--- title: "PRO005043-Services-Bioaerosols Monitoring" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060135" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060135" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060135.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060135.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED" published: "2026-01-07" --- # PRO005043-Services-Bioaerosols Monitoring Buyer: UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060135 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-060135) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-060135.json) ## Summary United Utilities Water Limited, located in Warrington, United Kingdom, is initiating a public procurement process for "PRO005043-Services-Bioaerosols Monitoring." The procurement category is services, specifically for laboratory services, within the utilities industry. The project entails bioaerosol monitoring and analysis at five anaerobic digestion facilities in North West England. The tender is currently in the planning stage with a milestone engagement scheduled for 23rd January 2026. The contract is planned to start on 2nd March 2026, with an initial duration of five years and potential extensions. The process follows UK legislative guidelines and involves a framework agreement mechanism. This tender presents opportunities particularly for SMEs specialising in environmental monitoring and laboratory services. Companies with expertise in bioaerosol sampling and analysis are well-positioned to benefit by entering long-term service contracts. The contract demands rigorous adherence to regulatory and safety standards given its involvement with UKAS-accredited laboratories and Environmental Agency's guidelines. It offers substantial growth potential for businesses in air quality monitoring and analysis fields, providing a stable revenue stream through systematic data collection and reporting over a possible 10-year contract period. ## Notice United Utilities (UU) require ambient bioaerosol monitoring and analysis to be completed at 5 Anaerobic Digestion facilities, located in the North West of England. The monitoring is to be carried out twice a year. The initial term will be 5 years plus annual incremental extensions if required. Operators must adhere to UU permitting and induction requirements. The operator will need to attend site, the following samples will be taken: * Substance - Bioaerosols (pumped method) Total Bacteria Aspergillus Fumigatus * Sampling Method - Filtration method * 4 samples per site The 1 x Upwind and 3 x Downwind Samples will be determined at the time of sampling considering the wind directions on the day. The sampling method is designed to measure ambient bioaerosol concentrations and follows the general guidance published by the Environment Agency Technical Guidance Note M9 - Environmental Monitoring of Bioaerosol at Regulated Sites. The Supplier needs to provide a detailed report, which must be provided within a reasonable timeframe, that includes an executive summary, site observations, monitoring methods, analytical results, comparison of results with limits/recognised international standards, discussions and conclusions. Monitoring will be undertaken, in accordance with the most appropriate Methods of Determining Hazardous Substances (MDHS) published by HSE or by internationally recognised standards or methods e.g. NIOSH, BS EN ISO, OSHA. The general principle adopted to obtain airborne samples of hazardous substances is by attaching battery powered pumps to individuals or in static locations. Known volumes of air are drawn through sample media (filters, sorbent tubes or impinger solutions) positioned in the individual's breathing zone or for background measurements fixed in static locations. Depending on the analysis required the sample media will undergo subsequent mechanical, chemical or biological analysis. All analytical work shall be undertaken at UKAS accredited analytical laboratories which participate in the AIR PT scheme, operated by LGC with support from HSL that is specifically designed for laboratories performing chemical analysis of air monitoring samples. ### Planning Information https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=101463&TID=100106702&B= If you have experience in this area please could you provide at a minimum the following information and submit to the United Utililties AMP8 mail box - amp8procurements@uuplc.co.uk • Company Name • Contact details, including location telephone and e-mail address, main point of contact and position in Company ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001164-2026 | | 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 | 7 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Mar 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £300,000 | | 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 - 7 Jan 2026 at 15:30 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001164-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001164-2026 7th January 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=101463&TID=100106702&B= - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=101463&TID=100106702&B=IfyouhaveexperienceinthisareapleasecouldyouprovideataminimumthefollowinginformationandsubmittotheUnitedUtililtiesAMP8mailbox-amp8procurements@uuplc.co.uk•CompanyName•Contactdetails,includinglocationtelephoneande-mailaddress,mainpointofcontactandpositioninCompany - 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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