--- title: "PRO004993-Services-Framework-Water Efficiency Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-065e07" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065e07" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065e07.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065e07.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED" published: "2026-04-08" --- # PRO004993-Services-Framework-Water Efficiency Services Buyer: UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-065e07 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-065e07) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-065e07.json) ## Summary United Utilities Water Limited is conducting a tender process to establish a framework for water efficiency services, under the title "PRO004993-Services-Framework-Water Efficiency Services". This procurement falls under the services category, with additional procurement for goods, and is implemented under a special utilities regime. The tender is currently in the "active" stage, with key deadlines including the tender period ending on 16th June 2026, and the award period concluding on 17th August 2026. The scope of the contract includes the provision of water home audits, installation of water-saving devices, and business audits, aimed at reducing water consumption and supporting business performance commitments. Located in Warrington, UK, the contracting authority is a private utility firm known for its robust procurement activities. This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, especially for those in energy efficiency consultancy, promotional services, and the supply chain of water saving devices. Businesses specialising in corporate environmental auditing services and supplying kitchen and domestic items will find this to align well with their core activities. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage, benefiting from the inclusion framework agreement with reopening competition, which combines commercial and technical evaluations. The competitive flexible procurement procedure along with a gross value of £42,000,000 presents a lucrative opportunity for companies looking to expand their footprint in the utilities sector in the UK. ## Notice The Company is inviting bidders to participate in this tender for the provision of activities to support a water efficiency programme aimed to provide services to customers to reduce water consumption and subsequently the achievement of business performance commitments (as outlined in the introduction). The programme consists of the provision of: * Water home audits for domestic customers including finding and fixing leaks; installation of water devices and provision of behavioural change advice. All leak repairs and fitting of devices should be completed at the time of the audit * Provision of an online water survey to allow customers to assess their current water consumption and identify ways to save * Provision of water saving devices for the water audit programme and for use at UU water saving events (Flow regulators, buffaloo bags, tap aerators and more). * Water business audits including finding and fixing leaks; installation of water devices and provision of behavioural change advice. All leak repairs and fitting of devices should be completed at the time of the audit ### Lot Information Lot 1 - Supply and delivery of In-Home Audits Service delivery of audits, installations, and minor repairs in customers' homes. Facility to contact customers to secure audits and promote services. Lot 2 - Supply and delivery of Water Efficiency Devices Supply of WRAS (Water Regulations Advisory Scheme) approved water saving devices e.g. flow regulators and small devices such as water butts, showerheads, tap inserts, buffaloo cistern bags and more. Suppliers to manage storage and distribution. This will be used by UU or customers directly. This lot will also be inclusive of the provision of an online customer consumption platform. Lot 3 - Supply and delivery of Small Business & Sector-Led Audits Service delivery of audits within small businesses and sector led areas such as schools, leisure centres, care homes. Facility to contact customers to secure audits and promote services. ### Planning Information If this tender is of interest please contact harry.east@uuplc.co.uk to register your interest and you shall be sent a copy of the question set. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031785-2026 | | 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 | 8 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | 30 Mar 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Aug 2026 - 23 Aug 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £35,000,000 | | Lots value | £35,000,000 | | 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 | 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 | TLD North West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 39220000 - Kitchen equipment, household and domestic items and catering supplies - 44410000 - Articles for the bathroom and kitchen - 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services - 79342200 - Promotional services - 90714200 - Corporate environmental auditing services ## Release History - 8 Apr 2026 at 09:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031785-2026 - 27 Feb 2026 at 10:59 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017779-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031785-2026 8th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017779-2026 27th February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=104392&TID100109563&B= - 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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