This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Jul 2026 at 13:09

Tender

31 Mar 2026 at 08:43

Summary of the contracting process

United Utilities Water Limited, a private utility based in Warrington, is conducting a public procurement process titled "Services-Framework-Odour Control Unit Routine Sampling." This process is aimed at securing a framework supplier to carry out MCERTS-compliant sampling, laboratory analysis, and reporting for 24 Odour Control Units across 11 wastewater sites. The procedure is segmented under the "competitive flexible procedure" method, and it falls within the services category. The process began at the tender stage and has progressed to an award status. Key issued dates include the award notice released on 1st July 2026 and upcoming contract commencement on 1st August 2026, extending potentially until 31st July 2035, subject to renewals. The project is located in the UK, with the main industry category being laboratory services.

This procurement offers substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in environmental and laboratory services, particularly those capable of handling complex routine sampling and analysis tasks within regulated environments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger corporations capable of fulfilling rigorous environmental compliance can benefit from this contract, especially given the contract's estimated value of £2.4 million over an initial four-year term, with potential extension options for up to an additional five years. Companies like Element Materials Technology Environmental UK Ltd and Olfasense UK Ltd, the awarded suppliers, exemplify suitable candidates for this tender, highlighting the attractive prospects for capable suppliers in related fields.

How relevant is this notice?

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/061782-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ELEMENT MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY ENVIRONMENTAL

OLFASENSE

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