The Supply, Delivery and Installation of Water Municipal Screens, Spares and Associated Equipment

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

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20 Jul 2026 at 13:59

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20 Jul 2026 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

United Utilities Water Limited, a private utility operating from Warrington, has issued a tender for the supply, delivery, and installation of water municipal screens, spares, and associated equipment across their wastewater sites in the United Kingdom. The procurement is organised under a competitive flexible procedure and comprises four lots, each focusing on different types of screens including Coarse, Fine, Combined, Band, CSO Powered, and CSO Static screens. The total value of this procurement is approximately £67.17 million, excluding VAT. The tendering process is currently at the active stage, with an enquiry deadline set for 7th August 2026 and the tender closing on 14th August 2026. Contracts are expected to be awarded by the end of November 2026, and the commencement of the contract is slated for 1st December 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing, supply, and installation of wastewater screening equipment. Companies with expertise in sewage systems, machinery sorting, and screenings installations will find this tender particularly suitable. Given the framework agreement with the possibility of reopening competition, firms that demonstrate a combination of cost-effectiveness and technical prowess can partake in future procurement cycles, fostering long-term business growth. This opportunity is not only lucrative due to its substantial financial scope but also promises extended engagement through possible renewals, up to five years long, allowing sustained business development and relationship building with United Utilities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

The Supply, Delivery and Installation of Water Municipal Screens, Spares and Associated Equipment

Notice Description

United Utilities are seeking to award Framework Agreements for the supply and delivery of water municipal screens to support projects throughout AMP 8 & AMP 9 across United Utilities wastewater sites. The Goods to be tendered include the design, manufacture, delivery, installation and commissioning. The tender comprises of 4 lots: Lot 1: The Supply, Install and Commissioning of Coarse, Fine and Combined Screens including Legacy/Current Spares and Associated Equipment Value: PS33,165,300 (exc VAT) Lot 2: The Supply, Install and Commissioning of Band Screens including Legacy/Current Spares and Associated Equipment Value: PS6,701,200 (exc VAT) Lot 3: The Supply, Install and Commissioning of CSO Powered Screens including Legacy/Current Spares Value: PS23,891,200 (exc VAT) Lot 4: The Supply of CSO Static Screens including Legacy/Current Spares Value PS3,416,700 (exc VAT) All applicants to refer to tender details for specifics to the lots.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cea9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068319-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

42996500 - Sewage screens

43411000 - Sorting and screening machines

45252123 - Screening installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£67,174,400 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£67,174,400 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2031 Over 5 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
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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