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title: "Centrifuge Operators and Associated Site Maintenance Support"
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# Centrifuge Operators and Associated Site Maintenance Support

Buyer: UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e79c

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## Summary

The public procurement process, initiated by United Utilities Water Limited, sought the services titled "Centrifuge Operators and Associated Site Maintenance Support". This process involves the utilities industry and is geographically located in the United Kingdom (region UKD), with specific sites across UU operations. The procurement stage is at the "Award" phase, with the contract awarded on 21st November 2025 and a contract period spanning from 5th December 2025 to 31st March 2026. This was a direct award due to the urgency of maintaining service continuity, with a procurement method rationalised by the need to prevent operational disruptions. The awarded contract is valued at £550,000 and falls under the services category.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in sewage treatment services, sewer cleaning, and operation of sewage plants. As the contract aims at providing support in operating and maintaining centrifuge systems across various sites, companies with expertise in plant repair and maintenance would find this particularly beneficial. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs), like Westcoast Chemicals Limited who was awarded the contract, are well-positioned to compete, particularly if they can quickly mobilise skilled personnel to meet urgent utility service requirements. The process underscores the importance of agility and sector-specific expertise for businesses aiming to capitalise on such procurement opportunities in the utilities sector.

## Notice

To provide trained and competent personnel to operate and maintain centrifuge systems at a number of UU sites. Operators will also support site operations, ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and perform routine maintenance tasks.

### Procurement Information

United Utilities have an urgent need to secure continued provision of centrifuge operators and associated operational services, to ensure operational stability and meet statutory and organisational requirements. The authority has identified that the time available is insufficient to complete a compliant and competitive procurement before the continuity of the service would place United Utilities at significant risk. Note that this award is a temporary solution allowing time for a compliant procurement activity to take place, in which United Utilities intends to award the contract in March/April 26. The procurement process has commenced to replace this award, see https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074551-2025

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076568-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £550,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | WESTCOAST CHEMICALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant
- 90420000 - Sewage treatment services
- 90470000 - Sewer cleaning services
- 90481000 - Operation of a sewage plant

## Release History

- 24 Nov 2025 at 15:18 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076568-2025
- 24 Nov 2025 at 15:08 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076563-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076568-2025
  24th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076563-2025
  24th November 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://HTTPS://www.westcoastchemicalsltd.co.uk
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074551-2025
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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