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Polychem storm tank chain and flight scraper system components

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

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28 May 2026 at 08:59

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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28 May 2026 at 08:43

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Summary of the contracting process

United Utilities Water Limited has completed a procurement process for the supply of Polychem storm tank chain and flight scraper system components, aimed at refurbishing sludge collection (storm tank) systems at Birkenhead and Bromborough Wastewater Works in the United Kingdom. The procurement, operating under the industry category of private utilities, was conducted using a direct award method due to the unique non-metallic system benefits provided by the Brentwood 'Polychem' system, enhancing corrosion protection and reducing operational risks. The contract was awarded to Brentwood Europe Limited, with a gross value of £720,000. The process progressed to the award stage on 28th May 2026, with the contract period set from 15th June 2026 to 31st December 2026.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in non-metallic system solutions, particularly those focusing on providing advanced corrosion-resistant technologies. Businesses within the small and medium enterprise sector, along with those equipped to meet technical specifications with urgency, are well-positioned to benefit from such direct award contracts. The focus on reducing whole-life costs and enhancing operational efficiency through innovative, high-performance materials makes this a lucrative opportunity for companies seeking to expand their market presence in utility infrastructure refurbishments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Polychem storm tank chain and flight scraper system components

Notice Description

Polychem storm tank chain and flight scraper system components for refurbishment of sludge collection (storm tank) systems at Birkenhead and Bromborough Wastewater Works

Procurement Information

The Brentwood 'Polychem' system provides a fully non-metallic system (submerged components) giving enhanced corrosion protection versus metallic alternatives. This option decreases whole-life cost and operational risk, making the alternatives impracticable from both a performance and asset-protection standpoint.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a70e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050087-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

44611420 - Sludge-storage tanks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£720,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 31 Dec 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
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
GREAT SANKEY
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BRENTWOOD EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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