--- title: "PRO004672- DPS- Liming Treatment of Wastewater Sludge Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04445c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04445c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04445c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04445c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED" published: "2026-02-02" --- # PRO004672- DPS- Liming Treatment of Wastewater Sludge Services Buyer: UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04445c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-04445c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-04445c.json) ## Summary United Utilities Water Limited, based in Warrington, UK, is conducting a procurement process titled "PRO004672- DPS- Liming Treatment of Wastewater Sludge Services" within the services category of the sludge treatment industry. This procurement involves a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) for both on-site and off-site liming treatment of wastewater sludges, intended to manage capacity and demand fluctuations. The procurement process is currently in the tender update stage, and the deadline for submissions to participate in the DPS has been extended to 8th October 2028. The budget for this procurement, which is being conducted using a restricted procedure, is £10 million GBP. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in sludge treatment services, lime production, and sludge-handling equipment. Businesses with the capability to supply essential elements such as liming plant equipment and lime, along with the necessary permits and resources, will find growth opportunities within this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises, like the previously awarded 4Recycling Ltd, in particular, stand to benefit from the dynamic nature of the DPS, as it allows ongoing participation and re-evaluation of capabilities to meet specific site needs in the North West England region. With an initial focus on addressing planned or unplanned shutdowns and production demands, the tender opens avenues for businesses that can contribute innovative and efficient solutions. ## Notice United Utilities are seeking to implement a DPS for liming treatment of Wastewater sludge's both on and off company site. Liming may be utilised as an alternative treatment of sludge to manage capacity shortfalls and increased production demand during planned/unplanned shutdowns. The Company has an estimated 30,000 - 50,000 wet tonnes of raw sludge per year that requires alternate treatment and / or disposal. Each mini competition within the DPS will be specific each site's specific needs, however it is anticipated that requirements shall include but not limited too: liming plant equipment, lime, permits (subject to site and lot) and resource to deliver the limed sludge treatment services. The DPS will consist of 2 lots: Lot 1: On-site lime treatment Lot 2: Off-site lime treatment ### Lot Information Lot1: Onsite Liming Please refer to Requirement Scopebook for further detail United Utilities are seeking to implement a DPS for liming treatment of Wastewater sludge's both on and off company site. Liming may be utilised as an alternative treatment of sludge to manage capacity shortfalls and increased production demand during planned/unplanned shutdowns. The Company has an estimated 30,000 - 50,000 wet tonnes of raw sludge per year that requires alternate treatment and / or disposal. Each mini competition within the DPS will be specific each site's specific needs, however it is anticipated that requirements shall include but not limited too: liming plant equipment, lime, permits (subject to site and lot) and resource to operate the liming plant and deliver the limed sludge treatment services. Options: This award is via a live Dynamic Purchasing System Lot2: Offsite Liming Please refer to Requirement Scopebook for further detail United Utilities are seeking to implement a DPS for liming treatment of Wastewater sludge's both on and off company site. Liming may be utilised as an alternative treatment of sludge to manage capacity shortfalls and increased production demand during planned/unplanned shutdowns. The Company has an estimated 30,000 - 50,000 wet tonnes of raw sludge per year that requires alternate treatment and / or disposal. Each mini competition within the DPS will be specific each site's specific needs, however it is anticipated that requirements shall include but not limited too: liming plant equipment, lime, permits (subject to site and lot) and resource to operate the liming plant and deliver the limed sludge treatment services. Options: This award is via a live Dynamic Purchasing System ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009114-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Dynamic | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Dec 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £10,000,000 | | Lots value | £12,000,000 | | 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 | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | 4RECYCLING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 24 - Chemical products - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 24213000 - Hydrated lime - 34951200 - Sludge-handling equipment - 44921200 - Lime - 44921210 - Powdered lime - 90513700 - Sludge transport services - 90513800 - Sludge treatment services - 90513900 - Sludge disposal services ## Release History - 2 Feb 2026 at 16:02 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009114-2026 - 16 Sep 2025 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057076-2025 - 15 Apr 2024 at 15:33 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012236-2024 - 29 Feb 2024 at 14:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006544-2024 ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=78891&B=UNITEDUTILITIES - https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/43984 - https://www.unitedutilities.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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