Rainwater Management
Description: United Utilities (UU) wishes to engage the market to support the delivery of Rainwater Management schemes across the North West of England. The Environment Act and subsequent Storm Overflow Discharge Reduction Plan (SODRP) have introduced a statutory requirement to significantly reduce the operation of storm overflows, with all storm overflows expected to spill no more than ten times per year by 2050. Approximately 54% of United Utilities' wastewater network is a combined sewer system, conveying both surface water and wastewater to Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTWs) or Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs) prior to discharge to the environment. This framework will enable United Utilities to appoint Contractors to deliver Rainwater Management solutions that reduce the volume of surface water entering the combined sewer network. Through the implementation of nature-based and (read more...)
Summary: United Utilities Water Limited is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process titled "Rainwater Management." This initiative falls under the industry category of drainage construction works and is aimed at improving rainwater management across the North West of England. The procurement process involves a framework agreement set to commence on 1st April 2027 and potentially extendable until 31st March 2035. United Utilities plans to address statutory requirements to reduce storm overflows through this project, which includes approximately 6,500 to 10,000 interventions across regions such as Cumbria, Lancashire, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, and Merseyside. The engagement phase is scheduled to complete by 28th August 2026, with market consultations in place to refine the strategy and implementation phases.