Tender

Framework for the Provision of Lifting Equipment

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

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Tender

01 Jun 2026 at 09:30

Summary of the contracting process

United Utilities Water Limited is conducting an active procurement process under the title "Framework for the Provision of Lifting Equipment." This tender is aimed at acquiring and installing lifting equipment across the UK region, specifically focused in Warrington. The procurement falls under the 'services' industry category, with additional categories including 'goods,' and is currently in the Tender stage. Utilizing an open competitive flexible procedure, the process includes multiple stages, culminating in a final offer. The procurement framework spans two lots: one for the supply, and the other for the installation of specialist lifting equipment. The tender period ends on 1st July 2026, with key enquiry deadlines on 22nd June 2026. The value of the framework agreement amounts to £3,000,000 GBP, with potential contract renewal for up to six additional years.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for companies involved in manufacturing, supplying, or installing lifting and handling equipment. With specific eligibility for SMEs, there is a great opportunity for smaller enterprises to engage and expand operations. The bidding process involves economic and technical evaluation, favouring businesses with strong commercial and technical capabilities suitable for meeting United Utilities' requirements. This framework not only offers an opportunity to secure a long-term partnership with a major private utility but also a chance for businesses to embed themselves into the infrastructure sector through a significant project, fostering potential growth and development within the industry.

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Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Lifting Equipment

Notice Description

Tender for the provision of a Lifting Equipment Framework. This agreement is based on two Lots, comprised of 'The supply of Lifting Equipment' and 'The installation (and supply) of specialist Lifting Equipment'.

Lot Information

Lot 1: Supply of Lifting Equipment

Lot 1 covers the provision of any equipment used for lifting and lowering loads, including any accessories used in doing so (such as attachments to support, fix or anchor the equipment).

Renewal: May be extended for up to 6 years, based on 12 monthly increments.

Lot 2: Installation (and Supply) of Specialist Lifting Equipment (1)

The scope covers the provision of any equipment used for lifting and lowering loads, including any accessories used in doing so (such as attachments to support, fix or anchor the equipment).

Renewal: May be extended for up to 6 years, based on 12 monthly increments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a9f7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051238-2026
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

51 - Installation services (except software)


CPV Codes

42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts

42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment

42414000 - Cranes, mobile lifting frames and works trucks fitted with a crane

42414310 - Mobile lifting frames

42418000 - Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery

42419000 - Parts of lifting and handling equipment

42419900 - Parts of winding gear and other lifting or handling equipment

51511000 - Installation services of lifting and handling equipment, except lifts and escalators

51511100 - Installation services of lifting equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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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