--- title: "PRO004895 - Flow and Asset Management Surveys including Wastewater surveys" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-055d57" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055d57" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055d57.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055d57.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED" published: "2025-07-11" --- # PRO004895 - Flow and Asset Management Surveys including Wastewater surveys Buyer: UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-055d57 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-055d57) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-055d57.json) ## Summary United Utilities Water Limited is in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "PRO004895 - Flow and Asset Management Surveys including Wastewater Surveys", focusing on services in the utilities industry. This process pertains to areas within Cheshire, Merseyside, Manchester, Lancashire, and Cumbria. Key dates include a preliminary market engagement notice published on the 11th of July 2025, with further engagement scheduled until the 31st of July 2025. The procurement process aims to commence on the 1st of February 2026, succeeding the current framework's expiration on 31st January 2026. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly those specialising in environmental and surveying services, to expand their footprint in utility management. With an estimated value of £20 million exclusive of VAT, this procurement process is structured around a framework agreement, suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises. Companies experienced in flow monitoring, data capture, and environmental monitoring would be well-positioned to compete, as the tender encompasses a range of services from manhole and sewer surveys to detailed water quality assessments. The opportunity to deliver comprehensive monitoring and data solutions in diverse natural and urban environments highlights the potential for substantial business growth. ## Notice United Utilities is looking to re-procure its current framework for Flow and Asset Management Surveys. The current extension will end 31st January 2026 and the new framework will look to commence on 1st February 2026. The framework will constitute 2 Lots: Lot 1 - Wastewater Network Asset Surveys Lot 2 - Flow & Water Quality Surveys Services required under the Lots are as follows: Lot 1: a) Manhole Surveys b) Pumping Station Surveys c) Combined Sewer Overflow ("CSO") Surveys d) Impermeability Surveys e) Drainage Connectivity Surveys Lot 2 services will be required in river, in sewer and in waste water treatment works (WwTW) as follows: a) installing sewer depth and flow monitors, b) river depth monitors, c) river stage boards, d) rain gauges, e) portable wastewater samplers, f) dissolved oxygen/temperature monitors, g) monitoring the equipment either continuously or for wet weather and dry weather events. h) all telemetry raw data, with the exception of rain gauges to be capable of being viewed live via a website and downloaded by the Procurer at all times. i) collection and processing of data in accordance with the requirements of the Call-Off Particulars of the required Survey, and j) production of reports in accordance with the requirements of the Call-Off Particulars of the required Survey. Surveys in a river may include Time of Travel Surveys and river flow gaugings together with continuous monitoring for the following: a) Time of travel surveys b) River flow gauging c) Continuous monitoring of: i) dissolved oxygen (mg/l) ii) dissolved oxygen (% Saturation) iii) temperature iv) phosphorus v) phosphate vi) pH monitoring vii) turbidity viii) chlorophyll ix) conductivity x) ammonium Surveys in WwTW will comprise a combination of flow and quality monitoring. Surveys may be for flow alone or for flow and quality monitoring combined. Surveys may be for sewer, river or treatment works in isolation or in combination The services required are to be provided in Cheshire, Merseyside, Manchester, Lancashire and Cumbria. ### Planning Information https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=95775&B= ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039141-2025 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 11 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Aug 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000,000 | | 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 - 65 - Public utilities - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 65000000 - Public utilities - 65100000 - Water distribution and related services - 65110000 - Water distribution - 65111000 - Drinking-water distribution - 65120000 - Operation of a water-purification plant - 65130000 - Operation of water supplies - 71352000 - Subsurface surveying services - 71353000 - Surface surveying services - 71355000 - Surveying services - 71631440 - Flow-monitoring services - 72313000 - Data capture services - 72314000 - Data collection and collation services - 72316000 - Data analysis services - 72317000 - Data storage services - 72318000 - Data transmission services - 72319000 - Data supply services - 72321000 - Added-value database services - 79311000 - Survey services - 90491000 - Sewer survey services - 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction - 90733100 - Surface water pollution monitoring or control services ## Release History - 11 Jul 2025 at 09:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039141-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039141-2025 11th July 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=95775&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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