Notice Information
Notice Title
Services-Framework-Mechanical Services(1)
Notice Description
Provision of a framework covering Mechanical Services for the purposes of Maintenance activities on assets and installations, incorporating five lots. The five lots are as follows: Repairs and Machining (including Welding), Fabrication and Installation, Gearbox Repair and Overhaul, Screens and Handling Equipment Repair and Overhaul and Supply of Fabricated Parts.
Lot Information
Lot 1 - Repairs and Machining (including Welding)
Scope of Services to cover the mechanical repairs and machining (including welding) requirements on all sites throughout the United Utilities Operational area. On and off-site work is encapsulated within the scope of this lot. The Contractor shall complete all work and ensure that each output complies with the relevant British Standard Requirements for Mechanical Installations and UU Standards.
Renewal: May be extended for up to 4 years, based on 12 monthly increments.
Lot 2 - Fabrication and Installation (1) (1)Scope of Services to cover the pre-inspection, manufacture and installation of various types of metal and plastic constructed equipment ranging from handrails, flooring, walkways, companion ways, vertical steel ladders, access covers throughout the United Utilities Operational area. The Contractor shall complete all work and ensure that each installation complies with the relevant British Standard Requirements for Mechanical Installations and UU Standards
Renewal: May be extended for up to 4 years, based on 12 monthly increments.
Lot 3 - Gearbox Repair and Overhaul (1)The Scope of Services shall include for all services predominantly associated with the repair of gearboxes that are used on Company sites and throughout its Operational Area. The gearboxes shall include, but shall not be restricted to, geared motor type gearboxes, single and double reduction worm and wheel type gearboxes, single / double / triple reduction helical geared gearboxes and single / double / triple reduction bevel geared gearboxes.
Renewal: May be extended for up to 4 years, based on 12 monthly increments.
Lot 4 - Screens and Handling Equipment Repair and Overhaul (1)The scope of Services for this covers the proactive and reactive servicing, refurbishment and repair of: * Water & Wastewater Inlet Screens * Network & CSO Screens * River Intake & Pumping Station Screens * All screenings handling equipment, with the exception of wash water pumping systems/skids/pump sets * Launders and screenings transfer equipment
Renewal: May be extended for up to 4 years, based on 12 monthly increments.
Lot 5 - Supply of Fabricated Parts (1)Scope of services for the manufacture, off-site testing, and delivery of bespoke mechanical products. This Lot is intended to cover "non-standard" items that cannot be purchased "off-the-shelf."
Renewal: May be extended for up to 4 years, based on 12 monthly increments.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-068a04
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037268-2026
- 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
42 - Industrial machinery
45 - Construction work
50 - Repair and maintenance services
71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
-
- CPV Codes
42996500 - Sewage screens
45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant
45259100 - Wastewater-plant repair and maintenance work
45262680 - Welding
50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery
50531000 - Repair and maintenance services for non-electrical machinery
71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £48,000,000 £10M-£100M
- Lots Value
- £48,000,000 £10M-£100M
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 23 Apr 2026Yesterday
- Submission Deadline
- 18 May 20264 weeks to go
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 9 Oct 2026 - 9 Oct 2028 2-3 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
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
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037268-2026
23rd April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
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