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title: "Framework for the provision of Diving Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065685"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED"
published: "2026-02-17"
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# Framework for the provision of Diving Services

Buyer: UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065685

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## Summary

United Utilities Water Limited has issued a tender titled "Framework for the provision of Diving Services", which falls under the services category, specifically focusing on diving services. This procurement process, initiated on 17 February 2026, is currently at the tender stage and will end on 7 May 2026. The framework aims to establish diving services for inland and inshore projects in the United Kingdom, in accordance with relevant legislation. The value of the procurement is £4,770,000, and submissions can be made electronically in English. Interested parties should note key dates, including the enquiry period ending on 30 April 2026, and potential contract awards on 18 June 2026.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in commercial diving operations, particularly those with expertise in compliance with the Diving at Work Regulations and relevant industry practices. The procurement is being conducted via a Competitive Flexible Procedure involving multiple stages, making it accessible for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio in the utilities sector. The framework agreement supports both initial and reopened competition scenarios, accommodating up to three participants, making it ideal for businesses eager to grow through secured, long-term contracts with potential extensions up to 2034. Interested companies with robust technical and economic capabilities should consider this tender as a strategic opportunity for growth.

## Notice

This tender seeks to establish a single-Lot Framework covering the provision of General Diving Services for United Utilities, for inland / inshore projects undertaking commercial diving operations in accordance with the Diving at Work Regulations 1997, the Approved Code of Practice for Commercial Diving Projects Inland/Inshore and any other applicable legislation.

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: May be extended for up to 5 years, based on 12 monthly increments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014514-2026 |
| 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 | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2026 - 16 Jul 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,770,000 |
| Lots value | £4,770,000 |
| 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

- 76 - Services related to the oil and gas industry
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 76120000 - Diving services incidental to gas extraction
- 98363000 - Diving services

## Release History

- 17 Feb 2026 at 17:00 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014514-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014514-2026
  17th February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=102298&TID100107518&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.unitedutilities.com

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