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title: "External Chemical Tank Inspections"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED"
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# External Chemical Tank Inspections

Buyer: UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-048b4a

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## Summary

United Utilities Water Limited is seeking tenders for the external inspection of chemical and fuel tanks, a service procurement process that falls under the "Repair and maintenance services of tanks" industry category (CPV 50514100). The inspections are to be conducted at multiple sites across the North West of England, specifically targeting Category A/B tanks at water, wastewater, and bioresources facilities. This tender is at the active stage, with a framework agreement indicating continuous insight for the foreseeable future. Submissions for this negotiated procedure, which is part of the EU procurement laws, are to be made electronically by 5th September 2024, with an invitation to the next stage to follow on 16th September 2024.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities particularly for companies specialising in tank maintenance and repair services, as well as those with expertise in non-intrusive inspection methods meeting EEMUA 159 standards. Contractors equipped with the necessary qualifications, such as EEMUA 159 or equivalent, and the capability to produce detailed fitness-for-service reports will be well-positioned to compete. The contract's scope and the prior notice for competition imply a structured and sustained work programme, providing a stable revenue stream over several years. This opportunity is ideal for businesses aiming to bolster their portfolio in the utilities sector and leverage their technical expertise in a high-risk, safety-critical environment.

## Notice

The external inspections of chemical/fuel tanks is to be procured by the Company for in service Category A/B tanks located across its Water, Wastewater and Bioresources sites. The Services Framework scope of the inspections include external/non-intrusive tests on a variety of chemical/fuel tanks in accordance with EEMUA 159 standards. The tanks vary in size and age and are constructed from Steel, Plastic and GRP. The Contractor must have the appropriate EEMUA 159 or equivalent qualifications in order to complete the inspection, and EEMUA 159 TankAssessor to produce a report ultimately assessing the fitness for service of the tank. The Company has an indicative programme of work including what tanks are expected to require inspections within the next several years but the Contractor shall complete the inspections as directed by the Company.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Company has many Chemical/Fuel tanks located across the Water, Wastewater and Bioresource sites. Some of these tanks have been identified as high-risk Category A/B tanks that require in service external inspections. The tanks vary in age and size and are constructed out of Plastic, Steel and GRP. They contain many different chemicals and fuels used across the Company's sites. The external/non-intrusive inspections must be completed in accordance with EEMUA 159 standards. The Contractor must have the appropriate qualifications to complete the inspections and submit the reports assessing the tanks fitness for Service. The Company has developed an indicative programme of work, identifying what tanks are expected to require inspections and when. The Company will work with the Contractor to schedule the inspections at the most appropriate times. It is essential that the tanks located on site are inspected within an appropriate timeframe in order to ensure that the assets are in a safe condition and to protect the health and safety of all site personnel. Excluded from the Framework scope will be any internal/intrusive inspections.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004047-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,800,000 |
| Lots value | £1,800,000 |
| 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 | TUV RHEINLAND INDUSTRIAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 44611400 - Storage tanks
- 44611410 - Oil-storage tanks
- 50514100 - Repair and maintenance services of tanks
- 90913000 - Tank and reservoir cleaning services
- 90913100 - Tank-cleaning services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2025 at 16:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004047-2025
- 15 Aug 2024 at 15:19 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026004-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=84672&B=UNITEDUTILITIES
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/43984
- https://www.unitedutilities.com

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