--- title: "PRO004973-Services-Framework-Odour Control Unit Routine Sampling" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05aa4c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05aa4c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05aa4c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05aa4c.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED" published: "2025-10-09" --- # PRO004973-Services-Framework-Odour Control Unit Routine Sampling Buyer: UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05aa4c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05aa4c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05aa4c.json) ## Summary United Utilities Water Limited is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "PRO004973-Services-Framework-Odour Control Unit Routine Sampling". This project falls within the "services" category, specifically laboratory services, and is relevant to the utilities sector. The contracting will involve routine sampling and testing of odour control units at United Utilities’ IED permitted sites. Key activities comprise emissions monitoring and process efficiency evaluations, conducted according to MCERTS methods. The procurement is valued at £3 million and is set to span from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2031, with potential renewals up to 2036. The planning milestone for this procurement includes a scheduled engagement due by 24th October 2025, with the business operations based primarily in the UK, specifically in the Warrington region. This procurement represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory or environmental services, particularly those experienced in emissions and process monitoring as well as odour control. The framework agreement allows for a sustained collaboration over several years, fostering long-term business growth. Companies with MCERTS accredited staff and a presence in or capability to operate within the UK are well-suited to compete in this tender. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are also encouraged to participate, as suitability for SMEs is highlighted, making this an attractive venture for a diverse range of service providers. ## Notice United Utilities require services to undertake routine sampling and testing on a number of odour control units at their IED permitted sites, the assets are subject to sampling in order to: Characterise the airstream entering the abatement plant. Determine the effectiveness of the technology in abating specific compounds. Assessment of channelled emissions against emission limit values (ELVs) stated within the permit. Emission monitoring at the outlet of each odour control system for flow, odour, hydrogen sulphide, ammonia, hydrogen chloride and TVOCs, on a six-monthly basis. Process monitoring at the inlet of each stage of treatment for flow, odour, hydrogen sulphide and ammonia, on a six-monthly basis. Calculation of odour removal efficiency of the system. All testing must be conducted using the MCERTS methods specified by the permit using MCERTS accredited staff unless otherwise agreed by the Agency. In addition, UU would also like to conduct the following monitoring for internal purposes:- TVOCs by PIO using a 10.5eV bulb. Methane using a methane specific monitor. voe speciation by GC-MS for odour relevant compounds. Ammonia, hydrogen sulphide, total mercaptans, OMS, HCL using colorimetric detector tubes. The sampling requirement are including but not limited to:- Flow - BS EN 15911 Water vapour - BS EN 14790 Odour - BS EN 13725 2022 Hydrogen sulphide -PD CEN/TS 13549, Detector tubes1 Ammonia - BS EN 150 21877, NIOSH 50151, Detector tubes1 HCL - BS EN 1911, NIOSH 79031, Detector tubes1, Fl#to BS EN 12519, FID1 and PID1 GCMS - Full scan1 Methane - Analyser ### Planning Information https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=98862&B= If you have experience in this area please could you provide at a minimum the following information and submit to the following mailbox: AMP8Procurements@uuplc.co.uk • Company Name • Contact details, including location telephone and e-mail address, main point of contact and position in Company • Confirmation of MCERTS and MCERTS Accredited staff ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063778-2025 | | 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 | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Oct 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £3,000,000 | | 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71900000 - Laboratory services ## Release History - 9 Oct 2025 at 13:44 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063778-2025 - 8 Oct 2025 at 10:00 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063186-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063778-2025 9th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063186-2025 8th October 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=98862&B= - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=98862&B=Ifyouhaveexperienceinthisareapleasecouldyouprovideataminimumthefollowinginformationandsubmittothefollowingmailbox:AMP8Procurements@uuplc.co.uk•CompanyName•Contactdetails,includinglocationtelephoneande-mailaddress,mainpointofcontactandpositioninCompany•ConfirmationofMCERTSandMCERTSAccreditedstaff - 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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