--- title: "PRO004921-Goods-Framework-The Supply of Water Storage Tanks" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05596d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05596d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05596d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05596d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED" published: "2025-07-04" --- # PRO004921-Goods-Framework-The Supply of Water Storage Tanks Buyer: UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05596d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05596d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05596d.json) ## Summary United Utilities Water Limited is in the planning stages of a procurement process titled "PRO004921-Goods-Framework-The Supply of Water Storage Tanks". This process is situated in the United Kingdom and falls under the industry category of goods, particularly focusing on storage and water tanks. The procurement is being managed from their office located at Lingley Mere Business Park, Warrington, and is set within the special regime for utilities. As of 4th July 2025, a preliminary market engagement notice was published, with significant upcoming milestones such as an engagement phase due by 31st July 2025. The tender’s scope includes a diverse range of storage solutions and infrastructure materials, with a total gross contract value estimate of GBP 50,000,000. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 4th July 2026 and conclude by 2nd July 2029. This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in construction and manufacturing of water storage tanks, especially those capable of working with materials such as glass fused steel, GRP, plastics, and various concretes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) might find this particularly lucrative due to the inclusivity measures outlined in the suitability criteria. Companies that deliver innovative solutions for water storage infrastructure, have a robust supply chain management system, and are agile in adapting to utility sector requirements could greatly benefit from engaging with this framework. Participation in this tender offers a pathway to growth, especially for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the utility services domain across the UKD region. ## Notice The company is looking to develop a strategy for a potential supply of goods agreement for water storage tanks. The scope of supply will potentially include, but is not limited to; TANK - FUEL/OIL, TANK - SEPTIC TANK, TANK - WATER SOFTENER, TANK - WATER TOWER, TANK - BLIND TANK, TANK - CHEMICAL, TANK - RAW WATER, TANK - SILO, TANK - SLUDGE OR SEWAGE, TANK - WATER PROCESS, TANK - WATER STORAGE, TANK - GAS BAG, TANK - OFF LINE DETENTION TANK, TANK - SEWER, TANK - BIO-GAS The material selection/lot structure will potentially include, but is not limited to; Glass Fused Steel, Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP), Plastics and PVC Polyethylene, Site Poured Concreted and Pre Cast Concrete, Fabricated Steel including Galvanised Mild Steel and Stainless Steel ### Planning Information https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=95543&B= ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037596-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 2 Jul 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Jul 2026 - 2 Jul 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | 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 - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 44611400 - Storage tanks - 44611420 - Sludge-storage tanks - 44611500 - Water tanks ## Release History - 4 Jul 2025 at 17:19 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037596-2025 - 4 Jul 2025 at 15:20 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037552-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037596-2025 4th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037552-2025 4th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=95543&B= - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.unitedutilities.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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