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title: "PRO004799-Works-Framework-Ground Investigations"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b4a8"
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# PRO004799-Works-Framework-Ground Investigations

Buyer: UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b4a8

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## Summary

United Utilities Water Limited is overseeing the procurement process titled "Ground Investigations Framework," classified under "Ground investigation work" within the works category. This procurement, located in the region UKD of the United Kingdom, entails projects supporting AMP8 and AMP9 construction activities and aims to adhere to regulatory commitments. The procurement reached the award stage, with contracts signed on 23rd October 2025. Utilising a selective procurement method, this process involved a negotiated procedure with prior call for competition, initially announced with tender updates available till 10th December 2024.

This tender offers extensive business growth opportunities for firms specialising in geological, geophysical, and ground investigation services. Particularly valuable are the framework's different lots, including ground investigation works, offshore geophysical services, and hydrogeological drilling. Key contracts valued between £60k to £1.8m, potentially extending over five years, are suitable for businesses equipped to supply borehole drilling, geotechnical and geoenvironmental testing, offshore surveying, and well-drilling activities. Businesses in these sectors can significantly benefit from collaboration with United Utilities, leveraging their technical expertise and regional know-how.

## Notice

Ground Investigations to support AMP8 and AMP9 construction activity (indicative project value PS60k-PS1.8m) to meet the Client's ongoing regulatory commitments.

### Lot Information

Lot 1 - Ground Investigation Works

Lot 1 predominately relates to Works pertaining to the Client's Ground Investigations programmes to manage United Utilities ground risk and includes the following elements: * Boreholes, including Cable Percussive, Rotary, Sonic etc to investigate ground and groundwater conditions * Trial Pits, Window and Windowless sampling to investigate ground and groundwater conditions * Installation of/monitoring a range of Geotechnical /Geo-environmental instrumentation * Downhole and surface geophysics * Cone Penetration investigations * Other in situ testing (pumping tests, down hole and surface tests) * Geotechnical / Geoenvironmental laboratory testing * Specialist site access arrangements * Reporting; including GIR, GDR, Geo-environmental reports, AGS format reporting etc

Renewal: 5 year extension in annual increments.

Lot 2 - Offshore Geophysical Services

Lot 2 predominately relates to Works pertaining to the Client's Ground Investigations programmes associated with offshore geophysical surveying and includes the following elements: * Multi beam Bathymetry surveys, reduction and analysis, plus ability to create digital thematic mapping and difference charts from past and present electronic data. * Magnetometer surveys and associated analysis * Sub bottom profiling with interpretation for geophysics and pipe locating * Topographic surveys of inter tidal zone * Correlation of Geophysical surveys results compared to intrusive investigation * Stratigraphy and interpretation * Reporting, ground section and chart production

Renewal: 5 year extension in annual increments.

Lot 3 - Hydrogeological Drilling & Well Services

Lot 3 predominately relates to Works pertaining to the Client's Ground Investigations programmes associated with Hydrogeological services and well drilling and includes the following elements: * Rotary drilling works (including 500 to 1000mm diameter holes) * Well hole development * Well hole logging * Well maintenance * Reporting

Renewal: 5 year extension in annual increments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079429-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Works |
| 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 | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £170,000,000 |
| Lots value | £170,000,000 |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry

### Codes

- 45111250 - Ground investigation work
- 71351000 - Geological, geophysical and other scientific prospecting services
- 71351200 - Geological and geophysical consultancy services
- 71351500 - Ground investigation services
- 76320000 - Offshore drilling services
- 76430000 - Well-drilling and production services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2025 at 15:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079429-2025
- 10 Dec 2024 at 08:31 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039688-2024
- 7 Nov 2024 at 12:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036077-2024

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=87094&B=UNITEDUTILITIES
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/43984
- https://www.unitedutilities.com

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