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title: "PRO004606 - Works - Lostock WTW Filter Refurbishment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-034dd8"
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buyer: "UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED"
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# PRO004606 - Works - Lostock WTW Filter Refurbishment

Buyer: UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-034dd8

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## Summary

The procurement process for the works titled "Lostock WTW Filter Refurbishment" was initiated by United Utilities Water Limited. The contract falls under the industry category of water-treatment plant construction work. The procurement stage was completed, and the contract was awarded to Ross-shire Engineering Ltd on 14th April 2023. The project involves refurbishment and construction work at Lostock WTW, with specific requirements including replacing filter plenum floors and air scour pipework systems. The procurement method used was a selective negotiated procedure.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the construction industry, specifically those experienced in water treatment plant construction work. Companies with expertise in rapid gravity filters, structural refurbishment, and construction commissioning are well-suited to compete for this contract. Businesses interested in providing services for water quality enhancement and concrete structure refurbishment can benefit from participating in this selective tender aimed at improving infrastructure for United Utilities Water Limited.

## Notice

The works consists of the design, construction and commissioning of the following at Lostock WTW Refurbishment of the concrete structure and replacement of the filter plenum floor of 2 No. current rapid gravity filters (Filters 7 and 8) to prevent erosion of exposed surfaces, prevent water quality deterioration, and ensure satisfactory performance of the filter underdrains. Replacement of the steel plenum floors and air scour pipework system of 4 No. steel rapid gravity filters to prevent water quality deterioration, and ensure satisfactory performance of the filter underdrains. Topping up of anthracite media in 8 No. Filters final depth required 400mm (as per the Employer's Standard Operating Procedure). Provision of 2no stainless steel access ladders in each of the concrete construction rapid gravity filters Replacement of the Clean Backwash Water Control Valve LKA-WW-VA007 (A5/AV6062) for the 6 No. steel rapid gravity filters

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The works consists of the design, construction and commissioning of the following at Lostock WTW Refurbishment of the concrete structure and replacement of the filter plenum floor of 2 No. current rapid gravity filters (Filters 7 and 8) to prevent erosion of exposed surfaces, prevent water quality deterioration, and ensure satisfactory performance of the filter underdrains. Replacement of the steel plenum floors and air scour pipework system of 4 No. steel rapid gravity filters to prevent water quality deterioration, and ensure satisfactory performance of the filter underdrains. Topping up of anthracite media in 8 No. Filters final depth required 400mm (as per the Employer's Standard Operating Procedure). Provision of 2no stainless steel access ladders in each of the concrete construction rapid gravity filters Replacement of the Clean Backwash Water Control Valve LKA-WW-VA007 (A5/AV6062) for the 6 No. steel rapid gravity filters

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013578-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Works |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £5,000,000 |
| Lots value | £5,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ROSS-SHIRE ENGINEERING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45252120 - Water-treatment plant construction work
- 45252126 - Drinking-water treatment plant construction work

## Release History

- 12 May 2023 at 11:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013578-2023
- 4 Jul 2022 at 16:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018224-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.unitedutilities.com
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=49948&B=UNITEDUTILITIES
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/43984

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