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title: "WRMP29 Call for Options"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-064a16"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED"
published: "2026-02-06"
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# WRMP29 Call for Options

Buyer: UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-064a16

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## Summary

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED is overseeing a significant procurement process titled "WRMP29 Call for Options," focused on planning and improving water resource management in the North West from 2030 to 2090. This initiative falls under the services category, primarily targeting natural water, water distribution, and related consultancy services. The project is in the planning stage with an emphasis on market engagement to gather ideas from stakeholders about reducing water demand or increasing supply by a minimum of 0.5Ml/d. A response deadline has been set for 31 March 2026 at 12:00. The procurement covers multiple regions across the United Kingdom and engages potential suppliers to propose innovations in addressing regional water challenges exacerbated by climate change and population growth.

This procurement process presents a lucrative opportunity for a variety of businesses, particularly those specialising in water technology, infrastructure development, and sustainability solutions. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, as the project seeks innovative ideas that align with the long-term objectives of sustainable water supply management. By engaging in this process, businesses can contribute to and potentially partake in future contracts with UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED, fostering growth and establishing long-term relationships within the essential utilities sector.

## Notice

We are developing our plan for how we will manage water resources in the North West from 2030-2090. With regional growth, population change, and the impacts of climate change, our Water Resources Management Plan (WRMP29) will set out how we meet the demand that these challenges create, ensuring that we continue to provide a reliable, sustainable, and good quality water supply to meet the needs of our customers and the environment. We are working in partnership with Water Resources West (WRW), the regional planning group for the West of England and part of Wales, to ensure a consistent approach across the region. See the following link for additional details: https://www.unitedutilities.com/corporate/about-us/our-future-plans/water-resources/developing-our-water-resources-management-plan/

### Planning Information

As part of the process, we are keen to hear your ideas that will tackle some of our most pressing challenges and help reduce demand on our region's water resources and or help to increase water supply. Whatever your background, we are inviting interested parties - stakeholders, suppliers, and innovators - to submit your ideas and technologies to help shape the future of water in the North West. Your input will directly influence the choices we make to ensure a reliable water supply for future generations.
We want to explore opportunities such as but not limited to:
• Demand reduction technology and options
• New bulk supply contracts
• Shared asset ownership
• Sharing or trading water
Proposed ideas must deliver a water saving or water supply equal to or greater than 0.5Ml/d.
Share your ideas with us before 31 March 2026
WRMP29 Call for Options - Response Form
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=X-qE_dKs_E2bcqu10WhTEM0LCgXi-jtEu8xPyRqydkZUMFNOQVhIR1BHQlRITFpLOUtIMzIyQTQzSy4u
Please complete the response form above as fully as possible but note where the required information cannot be provided, we will be happy to work with respondents to fill in any gaps after submission.
Indicative timelines
Response deadline is 12:00 on 31 March 2026
Spring 2026 Market engagement event and options appraisal
Spring 2027 Preferred options selected
Winter 2028 Draft WRMP29 published
Winter 2029 Final WRMP29 published
For more detail on option types, timelines and the process for considering options, we recommend reading this options identification technical notice.
WRMP29 Call for Options - Technical Notice
https://www.unitedutilities.com/globalassets/z_corporate-site/about-us-pdfs/water-resources/wrmp29-call-for-options---technical-notice.pdf
If you require more information, please contact us at: WRMP29@uuplc.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010950-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2027 - 31 Dec 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 41 - Collected and purified water
- 65 - Public utilities
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 41100000 - Natural water
- 65100000 - Water distribution and related services
- 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2026 at 13:30 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010950-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010950-2026
  6th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=X-qE_dKs_E2bcqu10WhTEM0LCgXi-jtEu8xPyRqydkZUMFNOQVhIR1BHQlRITFpLOUtIMzIyQTQzSy4u
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.unitedutilities.com/corporate/about-us/our-future-plans/water-resources/developing-our-water-resources-management-plan/
- https://www.unitedutilities.com/globalassets/z_corporate-site/about-us-pdfs/water-resources/wrmp29-call-for-options---technical-notice.pdf

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