--- title: "Water Industry Fittings" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06afb2" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06afb2" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06afb2.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06afb2.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED" published: "2026-06-08" --- # Water Industry Fittings Buyer: UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06afb2 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06afb2) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06afb2.json) ## Summary The procurement process for "Water Industry Fittings" is currently in the planning stage, led by United Utilities Water Limited, a private utility company located in Warrington, United Kingdom. This tender seeks market intelligence to establish a framework agreement for the supply of various water industry fittings. The framework comprises different lots, including operational fittings for water and wastewater applications, repair and access fittings, under pressure tees, polyethylene and plastic fittings, boundary boxes, and bespoke fabricated fittings. It is set in the goods category, with an estimated gross value of £24,000,000, and is part of the utilities special regime, above the threshold. Key dates include a milestone scheduled for market engagement, due by 30th July 2026. This opportunity offers substantial prospects for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), specialising in water industry components and related services. Companies that supply pipe fittings, pipes, and associated hardware will find this framework aligns well with their product offerings. Engaging in this tender process can provide suppliers with the chance to form long-term partnerships within the framework, potentially expanding their reach and market presence through consistent collaboration with United Utilities Water Limited over the projected contractual period from 4th October 2027 to 30th September 2037. Interested parties have the opportunity to influence the development of the requirement specifications by becoming involved now, ahead of the formal tendering phase starting from 4th January 2027. ## Notice United Utilities Water Limited intends to put in place a framework agreement for the supply of water industry fittings. This is a request for market intelligence to help the company build the requirement. The scope of supply will include the following. This is subject to change and will be in-line with the market offering and will be developed along with the specification. If this proposed framework is of interest and it is within your scope of supply, then please contact us for further discussion. You may be asked to help the company develop the requirements scope and specification of this proposed framework. Lot 1 - Operational fittings for Water and Wastewater Applications; Adapters Couplings Flanges Repair Clamps Reducers Bushes Lot 2 - Repair and Access Fittings Collars Hydrant Clamps Lot 3 - Under Pressure Tees UP Tees Lot 4 - PE and Plastic Fittings Ferrules and Saddles Straps Pipe Fittings Lot 5 - Boundary Boxes Boundary Boxes Lot 6 - Bespoke and Fabricated Fittings Specials, fabrications and one-offs Other lots and product categories may be included, and off of these proposed lots may be subject to alteration and change. ### Planning Information https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=106183&TID=100111293&B= ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053766-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | 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 | 8 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 4 Jan 2027 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Oct 2027 - 30 Sep 2037 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £24,000,000 | | 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 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 - 44163200 - Pipe fittings - 44523300 - Fittings ## Release History - 8 Jun 2026 at 12:01 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053766-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053766-2026 8th June 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=106183&TID=100111293&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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