Tender

Services-Framework-Odour Control Unit Routine Sampling

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

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Tender

31 Mar 2026 at 08:43

Summary of the contracting process

United Utilities Water Limited is actively seeking a framework supplier for their "Services-Framework-Odour Control Unit Routine Sampling" project, which falls under the category of laboratory services within the utilities industry. This procurement process, initiated through an open competitive flexible procedure, encompasses 24 Odour Control Units compliant with MCERTS standards across wastewater sites in the region UKD, United Kingdom. The process is currently in the tender stage, with key submission deadlines including the end of the enquiry period on 13 April 2026 and the tender period concluding on 15 June 2026. The contract is valued at GBP 3,000,000 gross, with potential renewal options extending up to five additional years, commencing on 1 August 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the laboratory services sector, particularly those capable of delivering routine sampling, laboratory analysis, and reporting. It is well-suited for SMEs due to its structured criteria, prioritising both technical quality and commercial pricing equally. With the framework supporting both direct awards and mini competitions, participating firms can leverage their expertise and competitive pricing to secure a position in the framework agreement. The engagement with United Utilities Water Limited allows for long-term collaboration and innovation in the environmental services domain, aligning with the Environment Agency's obligations and extending service reach within the utilities industry.

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Notice Title

Services-Framework-Odour Control Unit Routine Sampling

Notice Description

United Utilities requires a framework supplier to provide 6 monthly routine, MCERTS-compliant sampling, laboratory analysis and reporting for 24 Odour Control Units (OCUs) across 11 Industrial Emissions Directive - permitted wastewater sites. Odour Control Units (OCUs) are treatment systems, and the associated assets are installed and operated by United Utilities as part of its AMP8 and AMP9 environmental obligations set out by the Environment Agency to capture and treat odorous and corrosive gases before they are released to the atmosphere.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Extension of up to a further 5 years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067896
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029431-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,400,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 20263 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
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
TLD North West (England)

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

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