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title: "Services-Framework-Provision of Installation, Lift & Shift and Maintenance of Acoustic, Hydrophones"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02ee2f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED"
published: "2021-10-21"
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# Services-Framework-Provision of Installation, Lift & Shift and Maintenance of Acoustic, Hydrophones

Buyer: UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02ee2f

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## Summary

The recent procurement process led by United Utilities Water Limited is titled "Services-Framework-Provision of Installation, Lift & Shift and Maintenance of Acoustic, Hydrophones". This process falls under the services category, specifically related to the repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing, and checking apparatus (CPV code: 50410000). The procurement was conducted in the North West region of the UK and is currently in the active tender stage, with a submission deadline set for 16 November 2021. The method employed is a selective procurement procedure with a negotiated approach following a prior call for competition. The total contract value is approximately £20,600,000, with a contract duration of 720 days and options for renewal.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the installation and maintenance of data logging technology, particularly those specialising in acoustic and hydrophone systems. Companies that can provide repair services and have expertise in managing data logger deployments would be particularly well-suited to compete. Moreover, with the framework agreement enabling potential future contracts, successful bidders could enjoy sustained business growth in the water sector through ongoing services for United Utilities.

## Notice

The Installation of the permanent acoustic/ hydrophone loggers. The maintenance of the permanent acoustic/ hydrophone loggers. The installation and retrieval of the lift and shift fleet.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement is for services under a Framework to deploy, install and maintain various types of pressure, flow, level & acoustic Data Loggers across the North West region. The procurement includes services to: - Conduct "lift and shift" of United Utilities temporary acoustic loggers; - Installation of new permanent acoustic loggers; - Maintenance of existing "Phase 1 & 2" acoustic logger fleet. Additional information: This contract notice is subject to nil award. A superceding contract notice has been issued

Renewal: Initial 2 year term with an additional 6 optional years, in increments to be determined at United Utilities discretion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026476-2021 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,600,000 |
| Lots value | £20,600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA5 3LP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

## Release History

- 21 Oct 2021 at 23:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026476-2021
- 21 Oct 2021 at 14:40 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026418-2021
- 21 Oct 2021 at 14:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026306-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.unitedutilities.com
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/43984
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Supplier/Documents/Folder/31743

## Provenance

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