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title: "Supply and Install of Penstock Valves"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058f5e"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED"
published: "2025-08-28"
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# Supply and Install of Penstock Valves

Buyer: UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058f5e

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## Summary

The procurement process led by United Utilities Water Limited involves the supply and installation of penstock valves, an endeavour crucial to the Mersey Estuary Pollution Alleviation Scheme. This process, categorised under the utilities industry, encompasses installations primarily across regions in the United Kingdom, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. As of 28th August 2025, the process has reached the award stage with a contract period set from 15th September 2025 to 31st December 2025. This direct award process addresses urgent replacement needs to mitigate risks of pollution and flooding caused by inoperable penstocks.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and installing water control equipment. Companies like Waterfront Fluid Controls Ltd., an SME, are ideal contenders due to their technical expertise and operational capability in supplying specialised goods like penstock valves. The project's urgency, owing to environmental and residential needs, demands rapid response and proficiency, offering a platform for suppliers with strong credentials in technical delivery and compliance, thereby opening avenues for businesses seeking to engage in fast-paced, solution-driven procurement projects.

## Notice

Supply and Install of 8 cast iron penstocks

### Procurement Information

8 penstocks part of the Mersey Estuary Pollution Alleviation Scheme (MEPAS) are inoperable and need to be replaced to prevent flooding, pollution and damage to customer property. A number of penstock suppliers were engaged with and a decision has been made based upon a combination of technical expertise, capability and commercial feasibility in order to resolve this issue in as timely a manner as possible. The risks in delays to replacing these penstocks are; - Wastewater entering and polluting the River Mersey - Saline water entering waste water treatment works causing damage to process equipment -The prevention of backflows which would cause flooding at residential customer properties and businesses

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051987-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,250,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Pending |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED |
| Locality | GREAT SANKEY |
| 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 | WATERFRONT FLUID CONTROLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42131220 - Penstock valves

## Release History

- 28 Aug 2025 at 12:58 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051987-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051987-2025
  28th August 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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