---
title: "Water and Wastewater Process Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06728f"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "UNITED UTILITIES"
published: "2026-03-24"
---

# Water and Wastewater Process Equipment

Buyer: UNITED UTILITIES  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06728f

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## Summary

United Utilities is in the planning stage of a procurement process for "Water and Wastewater Process Equipment," targeting the machinery for the treatment of sewage within the goods category. The engagement is currently scheduled, with interested parties asked to submit a product overview by 30 April 2026. Located at Lingley Mere Business Park, Great Sankey, United Utilities is managing this opportunity under private utility classification. This tender, initiated on 24 March 2026 with a total gross value of £16,800,000, is a preliminary market engagement exercise in anticipation of suppliers participating in AMP8 and AMP9. The tentative contract period is slated to start from 1 April 2027 to 31 March 2035.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly for those capable of providing machinery for sewage treatment. SME suitability is indicated, making it an appealing option for smaller businesses looking to enter or expand in the utilities sector. Potential suppliers should consider this an opportunity to engage early with United Utilities, positioning themselves ahead of the formal tender and contract award phases. This procurement process is likely to attract suppliers with a strong track record in supplying sophisticated process equipment, and can help firms cement long-term relationships within the utilities industry.

## Notice

United Utilities (UU) is undertaking a review of its process and treatment equipment agreements. This market engagement exercise is designed in anticipation of potential suppliers notifying UU of their interest in supplying treatment equipment through AMP8 and AMP9.

### Planning Information

Please contact the associated email with a product overview of no more than 500 words.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026738-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2035 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,000,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42996000 - Machinery for the treatment of sewage

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 11:58 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026738-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026738-2026
  24th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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