Planning

Water and Wastewater Process Equipment

UNITED UTILITIES

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Planning

24 Mar 2026 at 11:58

Summary of the contracting process

United Utilities is in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Water and Wastewater Process Equipment," targeting the machinery for the treatment of sewage within the goods category. The engagement is currently scheduled, with interested parties asked to submit a product overview by 30 April 2026. Located at Lingley Mere Business Park, Great Sankey, United Utilities is managing this opportunity under private utility classification. This tender, initiated on 24 March 2026 with a total gross value of £16,800,000, is a preliminary market engagement exercise in anticipation of suppliers participating in AMP8 and AMP9. The tentative contract period is slated to start from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2035.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly for those capable of providing machinery for sewage treatment. SME suitability is indicated, making it an appealing option for smaller businesses looking to enter or expand in the utilities sector. Potential suppliers should consider this an opportunity to engage early with United Utilities, positioning themselves ahead of the formal tender and contract award phases. This procurement process is likely to attract suppliers with a strong track record in supplying sophisticated process equipment, and can help firms cement long-term relationships within the utilities industry.

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Notice Title

Water and Wastewater Process Equipment

Notice Description

United Utilities (UU) is undertaking a review of its process and treatment equipment agreements. This market engagement exercise is designed in anticipation of potential suppliers notifying UU of their interest in supplying treatment equipment through AMP8 and AMP9.

Planning Information

Please contact the associated email with a product overview of no more than 500 words.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06728f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026738-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery


CPV Codes

42996000 - Machinery for the treatment of sewage

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 20267 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2035 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED UTILITIES
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GREAT SANKEY
Postcode
WA5 3LP
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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