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title: "Framework for the Provision of Lifting Equipment"
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buyer: "UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED"
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# Framework for the Provision of Lifting Equipment

Buyer: UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a9f7

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## Summary

United Utilities Water Limited is conducting an active procurement process under the title "Framework for the Provision of Lifting Equipment." This tender is aimed at acquiring and installing lifting equipment across the UK region, specifically focused in Warrington. The procurement falls under the 'services' industry category, with additional categories including 'goods,' and is currently in the Tender stage. Utilizing an open competitive flexible procedure, the process includes multiple stages, culminating in a final offer. The procurement framework spans two lots: one for the supply, and the other for the installation of specialist lifting equipment. The tender period ends on 1st July 2026, with key enquiry deadlines on 22nd June 2026. The value of the framework agreement amounts to £3,000,000 GBP, with potential contract renewal for up to six additional years.

This tender presents substantial business opportunities, particularly for companies involved in manufacturing, supplying, or installing lifting and handling equipment. With specific eligibility for SMEs, there is a great opportunity for smaller enterprises to engage and expand operations. The bidding process involves economic and technical evaluation, favouring businesses with strong commercial and technical capabilities suitable for meeting United Utilities' requirements. This framework not only offers an opportunity to secure a long-term partnership with a major private utility but also a chance for businesses to embed themselves into the infrastructure sector through a significant project, fostering potential growth and development within the industry.

## Notice

Tender for the provision of a Lifting Equipment Framework. This agreement is based on two Lots, comprised of 'The supply of Lifting Equipment' and 'The installation (and supply) of specialist Lifting Equipment'.

### Lot Information

Lot 1: Supply of Lifting Equipment

Lot 1 covers the provision of any equipment used for lifting and lowering loads, including any accessories used in doing so (such as attachments to support, fix or anchor the equipment).

Renewal: May be extended for up to 6 years, based on 12 monthly increments.

Lot 2: Installation (and Supply) of Specialist Lifting Equipment (1)

The scope covers the provision of any equipment used for lifting and lowering loads, including any accessories used in doing so (such as attachments to support, fix or anchor the equipment).

Renewal: May be extended for up to 6 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/051238-2026 |
| 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 | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 30 Sep 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | £3,000,000 |
| 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 | 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

- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts
- 42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment
- 42414000 - Cranes, mobile lifting frames and works trucks fitted with a crane
- 42414310 - Mobile lifting frames
- 42418000 - Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery
- 42419000 - Parts of lifting and handling equipment
- 42419900 - Parts of winding gear and other lifting or handling equipment
- 51511000 - Installation services of lifting and handling equipment, except lifts and escalators
- 51511100 - Installation services of lifting equipment

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 09:30 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051238-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051238-2026
  1st June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=105538&TID100110670&B=
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.unitedutilities.com

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