Planning

The Supply, Delivery and Install of Centrifugal and Positive Displacement Pumps

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

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Planning

11 May 2026 at 09:31

Summary of the contracting process

United Utilities Water Limited, located in Warrington, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for the supply, delivery, and installation of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps. The project falls under the goods category with additional services, specifically targeting utilities. The process is governed under legal framework 2023/54, with significant engagement scheduled by 12th June 2026. The project aims to renew and install pumps across the United Kingdom, with a gross value of £78,000,000 and a net value of £65,000,000. The contract period is expected to commence on 31st March 2027, extending through 30th March 2037.

This procurement presents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of industrial pumps, particularly those that specialise in water, sewage, and dosing pumps. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, with the procurement method involving elements that could leverage their specialised expertise and agile business practices. Companies in proximity to utility projects or with experience in large-scale installations might find this tender to be particularly promising for business development and long-term growth.

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Notice Title

The Supply, Delivery and Install of Centrifugal and Positive Displacement Pumps

Notice Description

United Utilities is seeking to engage with the market to understand how the information can help drive the next strategy for all pump applications and spares supporting new and legacy kit.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=105342&TID=100110478&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06955e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/042855-2026
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

42122000 - Pumps

42122130 - Water pumps

42122220 - Sewage pumps

42122230 - Dosing pumps

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Jun 20265 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 30 Mar 2037 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 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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