Planning

Water Industry Fittings

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

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Planning

08 Jun 2026 at 12:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Water Industry Fittings" is currently in the planning stage, led by United Utilities Water Limited, a private utility company located in Warrington, United Kingdom. This tender seeks market intelligence to establish a framework agreement for the supply of various water industry fittings. The framework comprises different lots, including operational fittings for water and wastewater applications, repair and access fittings, under pressure tees, polyethylene and plastic fittings, boundary boxes, and bespoke fabricated fittings. It is set in the goods category, with an estimated gross value of £24,000,000, and is part of the utilities special regime, above the threshold. Key dates include a milestone scheduled for market engagement, due by 30th July 2026.

This opportunity offers substantial prospects for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), specialising in water industry components and related services. Companies that supply pipe fittings, pipes, and associated hardware will find this framework aligns well with their product offerings. Engaging in this tender process can provide suppliers with the chance to form long-term partnerships within the framework, potentially expanding their reach and market presence through consistent collaboration with United Utilities Water Limited over the projected contractual period from 4th October 2027 to 30th September 2037. Interested parties have the opportunity to influence the development of the requirement specifications by becoming involved now, ahead of the formal tendering phase starting from 4th January 2027.

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Notice Title

Water Industry Fittings

Notice Description

United Utilities Water Limited intends to put in place a framework agreement for the supply of water industry fittings. This is a request for market intelligence to help the company build the requirement. The scope of supply will include the following. This is subject to change and will be in-line with the market offering and will be developed along with the specification. If this proposed framework is of interest and it is within your scope of supply, then please contact us for further discussion. You may be asked to help the company develop the requirements scope and specification of this proposed framework. Lot 1 - Operational fittings for Water and Wastewater Applications; Adapters Couplings Flanges Repair Clamps Reducers Bushes Lot 2 - Repair and Access Fittings Collars Hydrant Clamps Lot 3 - Under Pressure Tees UP Tees Lot 4 - PE and Plastic Fittings Ferrules and Saddles Straps Pipe Fittings Lot 5 - Boundary Boxes Boundary Boxes Lot 6 - Bespoke and Fabricated Fittings Specials, fabrications and one-offs Other lots and product categories may be included, and off of these proposed lots may be subject to alteration and change.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=106183&TID=100111293&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06afb2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053766-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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


CPV Codes

44163000 - Pipes and fittings

44163200 - Pipe fittings

44523300 - Fittings

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Jan 20277 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Oct 2027 - 30 Sep 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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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