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title: "Services-Framework- IED - Leakage Detection and Repair for biogas facilities"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ed31"
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buyer: "UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-14"
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# Services-Framework- IED - Leakage Detection and Repair for biogas facilities

Buyer: UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ed31

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## Summary

United Utilities Water Limited is actively engaging in a procurement process titled "Services-Framework- IED - Leakage Detection and Repair for biogas facilities," which falls under the services category focused on laboratory services. This tender aims to identify service providers for leakage detection and repair in line with the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED) at biogas facilities in the UK, specifically in the UKD region. The procurement process follows an open, competitive flexible procedure and is in the tender stage as of April 14, 2026. Interested parties must note the key dates, including the deadline for tender submissions on July 15, 2026, and inquiries closing on April 28, 2026.

This procurement tender presents substantial business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in laboratory services, methane monitoring, and technical inspection services. Particularly, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in Leakage Detection and Repair (LDAR) using Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) methods, and familiarity with the DSEAR regulations, are encouraged to participate. Contractors capable of engaging in technical leak-testing services, providing emergency call-out responses, and delivering emissions data via secure portals will find this tender particularly rewarding. The long-term contract, potentially renewable for up to five additional years post-2030, offers an attractive proposition for businesses looking to expand their portfolio in utility sector services.

## Notice

The supplier will engage in a service contract, focused on providing Leakage Detection in line with the Industrial Emissions Directive (IED). EA BAT guidance dictates that the scope for LDAR is sources of leakage of Volatile Organic Carbon (VOC's) including methane. (Biological waste treatment: appropriate measures for permitted facilities - 11. Emissions control - Guidance - GOV.UK) The following type of assets are included but not limited to the LDAR scope; * Double membrane roofs (air blower vent) * Roof and cover fixings * Pressure relief valves and vents * Feeding and digestate separation units * Gas pipes * Conveyors and presses * Compressor * Combined heat and power plant (methane slippage) * Gas upgrading plant * Reception storage * Digestate storage * Pits and sumps, for example condensate pits Testing Method The Bioresource and Energy Services team require surveys to detect fugitive emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's) and other substances to air including methane. The LDAR survey methodology must fully comply with EA guidance Biological waste treatment: appropriate measures for permitted facilities (2024) Section 11.9 - Leak Detection & Repair and currently utilise the Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) hand held camera method to enable visualisation of gas leaks with quantification of emission rate and emission concentration.

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Extension of up to a further 5 years.

### Planning Information

If you have experience in this area please could you provide at a minimum the following information and submit to the United Utilities AMP8 Mailbox; AMP8Procurements@uuplc.co.uk • Company Name • Contact details, including location telephone and e-mail address, main point of contact and position in Company https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=100530&TID=105780&B=

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033868-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2026 - 21 Sep 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| 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

- 14 Apr 2026 at 14:33 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033868-2026
- 2 Dec 2025 at 15:30 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079023-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033868-2026
  14th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079023-2025
  2nd December 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=100530&TID=105780&B=
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=104582&TID100109743&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.unitedutilities.com

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