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title: "Sludge Treatment Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040c77"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED"
published: "2023-10-16"
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# Sludge Treatment Services

Buyer: UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040c77

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## Summary

United Utilities Water Ltd is looking to outsource the treatment of 45,000 tonnes of sludge per year in the North of their region, including Cumbria and Lancashire. They seek suppliers to provide this service on a £/tDS gate fee basis over a 20-year operational period. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with the intention for the operational period to start before the end of AMP8. The sludge to be treated includes various types from Wastewater Treatment Works, such as primary, secondary, and co-settled sludge, with different treatment processes involved. The opportunity aims to allow suppliers flexibility in developing efficient solutions, including the use of existing or new facilities within their Blackburn WwTW location.

The tender for Sludge Treatment Services by United Utilities Water Ltd presents an opportunity for businesses involved in sewage, refuse, cleaning, and environmental services. Companies with expertise in sludge treatment, waste incineration, sewage work, construction, and other related areas are well-suited to compete. The procurement process includes a planned supplier day in November to provide detailed information to interested parties. The future notice date for communication regarding this tender is set for September 2, 2024, giving potential suppliers time to prepare and engage with United Utilities Water Ltd.

## Notice

* United Utilities Water Ltd (UU) produces over 200,000 dry tonnes (tDS) of wastewater derived sludge per annum. * Due to sludge growth and reconfiguration of our asset base we have a need for sludge treatment services in the North of our region. * We have previously issued PINs and conducted market engagement for short term and strategic solutions for these treatment services. * This has enabled us to define the strategic sludge treatment service we want to procure from the market, which is: to outsource 45,000 tDS of sludge treatment capacity for a period of 20 years for sludge arising in the North of our region. * We will be hosting a supplier day in November to set out the details of the procurement and answer questions from potential suppliers. Please see Complementary information section for more information.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

* United Utilities Water Ltd (UU) produces over 200,000 dry tonnes (tDS) of wastewater derived sludge per annum. * Due to sludge growth and reconfiguration of our asset base we have a need for sludge treatment services in the North of our region. * We have previously issued PINs and conducted market engagement for short term and strategic solutions for these treatment services. * This has enabled us to define the strategic sludge treatment service we want to procure from the market, which is: to outsource 45,000 tDS of sludge treatment capacity for a period of 20 years for sludge arising in the North of our region. * We will be hosting a supplier day in November to set out the details of the procurement and answer questions from potential suppliers. Please see Complementary information section for more information.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030516-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Sep 2024 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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

- 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 09000000 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy
- 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy
- 09310000 - Electricity
- 09320000 - Steam, hot water and associated products
- 42320000 - Waste incinerators
- 42996900 - Sludge-processing equipment
- 45000000 - Construction work
- 45222100 - Waste-treatment plant construction work
- 45232420 - Sewage work
- 45232421 - Sewage treatment works
- 45232422 - Sludge-treatment works
- 45252000 - Construction works for sewage treatment plants, purification plants and refuse incineration plants
- 45252100 - Sewage-treatment plant construction work
- 45252122 - Sewage digesters
- 45252130 - Sewage plant equipment
- 90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 90400000 - Sewage services
- 90420000 - Sewage treatment services
- 90430000 - Sewage disposal services
- 90481000 - Operation of a sewage plant
- 90492000 - Sewage treatment consultancy services
- 90511000 - Refuse collection services
- 90512000 - Refuse transport services
- 90513000 - Non-hazardous refuse and waste treatment and disposal services
- 90513700 - Sludge transport services
- 90513800 - Sludge treatment services
- 90513900 - Sludge disposal services

## Release History

- 16 Oct 2023 at 15:51 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030516-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/43984
- https://www.unitedutilities.com

## Provenance

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