PRO005075-Goods-Framework-Water Industry Fittings

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

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Planning

23 Jun 2026 at 10:02

Summary of the contracting process

United Utilities Water Limited, a private utility based in Warrington, UK, is in the planning stage of a public procurement process for establishing a framework agreement for the supply of water industry fittings. The framework, titled "PRO005075-Goods-Framework-Water Industry Fittings," aims to source various operational fittings necessary for water and wastewater applications across the UK. The procurement primarily falls under the goods category, with some services involved, and is valued at approximately £20 million gross. The market engagement notice was published on 23rd June 2026, with a key milestone due by 31st July 2026. A future notice is anticipated on 2nd November 2026, with the contract period expected to start on 1st July 2027 and potentially extend until 30th June 2037.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of water industry fittings, particularly those small and medium enterprises (SMEs) capable of delivering bespoke and fabricated fittings. Companies in the plumbing and pipeline fitting sectors may find this framework to be an ideal opportunity to expand their client base within the utilities sector. The inclusive nature of the proposed lots allows suppliers to contribute to shaping the specifications, encouraging innovative solutions tailored to industry needs. Businesses interested in this procurement process should engage with United Utilities Water Limited's contact, Daniel Vass, for further discussions and to partake in the development of the requirement scope.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PRO005075-Goods-Framework-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 or respond this engagement request 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. Contact Name: Daniel Vass Number: 07920 207375 E Mail: daniel.vass@uuplc.co.uk

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=106706&TID=100111802&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bace
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058840-2026
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
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Nov 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jul 2027 - 30 Jun 2032 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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