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PRO004980-Goods-Framework-The Supply of Ductile Iron Pipe and Associated Fittings

United Utilities Water Limited

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24 Apr 2026 at 12:30

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

United Utilities Water Limited is inviting bids for their framework agreement titled "The Supply of Ductile Iron Pipe and Associated Fittings." This tender falls within the goods procurement category, specifically targeting the pipes and fittings industry, and will service both water and wastewater applications in the UK. Located at the Lingley Mere Business Park in Warrington, United Utilities will manage this competitive procedure with submissions open until 22 May 2026, allowing an enquiry period until 15 May 2026. The procurement process will be conducted in three stages, ensuring comprehensive assessment of participants through pre-qualification, negotiation, and best and final offer stages. The framework agreement holds a significant gross value of £69,200,000, with operations slated to begin on 2 November 2026 and concluding on 3 November 2031, with possibilities for extensions.

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for firms specialising in the manufacture and supply of ductile iron pipes and fittings. Given its substantial contract value and long-term framework agreement, businesses capable of adhering to water industry standards for materials that interact with potable water will find ample growth prospects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, particularly those with strong commercial pricing strategies and technical capabilities. United Utilities Water Limited’s procurement method will further entail flexible competitive procedures, refining the scope and requirements through interaction with potential suppliers, fostering innovation and efficiency within this essential utilities sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PRO004980-Goods-Framework-The Supply of Ductile Iron Pipe and Associated Fittings

Notice Description

The Framework Agreement will cover the manufacture, supply, delivery, off-loading, installation guidelines, testing, technical support and (where applicable) disposal requirements of Ductile Iron Pipes & Fittings in various sizes (as per the specification in schedule 5 of the framework document), for water applications, wastewater applications, water network applications and wastewater network applications. The material must conform to water industry standards for supply of material which will come into contact with potable water.

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Initial 5 year term with optional 10 years of extensions to be taken in increments as agreed between the Company and the Supplier

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068aa7
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037561-2026
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

CPV Codes

44163000 - Pipes and fittings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£69,200,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£69,200,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Nov 2026 - 3 Nov 2031 Over 5 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA5 3LP
Postcode Area
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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