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title: "PRO004980-Goods-Framework-The Supply of Ductile Iron Pipe and Associated Fittings"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068aa7"
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buyer: "UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED"
published: "2026-04-24"
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# PRO004980-Goods-Framework-The Supply of Ductile Iron Pipe and Associated Fittings

Buyer: UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068aa7

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## Summary

United Utilities Water Limited is inviting bids for their framework agreement titled "The Supply of Ductile Iron Pipe and Associated Fittings." This tender falls within the goods procurement category, specifically targeting the pipes and fittings industry, and will service both water and wastewater applications in the UK. Located at the Lingley Mere Business Park in Warrington, United Utilities will manage this competitive procedure with submissions open until 22 May 2026, allowing an enquiry period until 15 May 2026. The procurement process will be conducted in three stages, ensuring comprehensive assessment of participants through pre-qualification, negotiation, and best and final offer stages. The framework agreement holds a significant gross value of £69,200,000, with operations slated to begin on 2 November 2026 and concluding on 3 November 2031, with possibilities for extensions. 

This tender represents a lucrative opportunity for firms specialising in the manufacture and supply of ductile iron pipes and fittings. Given its substantial contract value and long-term framework agreement, businesses capable of adhering to water industry standards for materials that interact with potable water will find ample growth prospects. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, particularly those with strong commercial pricing strategies and technical capabilities. United Utilities Water Limited’s procurement method will further entail flexible competitive procedures, refining the scope and requirements through interaction with potential suppliers, fostering innovation and efficiency within this essential utilities sector.

## Notice

The Framework Agreement will cover the manufacture, supply, delivery, off-loading, installation guidelines, testing, technical support and (where applicable) disposal requirements of Ductile Iron Pipes & Fittings in various sizes (as per the specification in schedule 5 of the framework document), for water applications, wastewater applications, water network applications and wastewater network applications. The material must conform to water industry standards for supply of material which will come into contact with potable water.

### Lot Information

Lot LOT-0000

Renewal: Initial 5 year term with optional 10 years of extensions to be taken in increments as agreed between the Company and the Supplier

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037561-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 May 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 2 Nov 2026 - 3 Nov 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £69,200,000 |
| Lots value | £69,200,000 |
| 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

- 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

### Codes

- 44163000 - Pipes and fittings

## Release History

- 24 Apr 2026 at 11:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037561-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037561-2026
  24th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=104922&TID100110071&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.unitedutilities.com

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