✓Tender information last checkedLast checked 9 Oct 2026, 12:10.
Opportunity overview
United Utilities requires a framework supplier to provide annual, MCERTS‑compliant point source combustion emissions testing and analysis on CHP engines, Boilers (hot water and steam) and flare stacks (when required) at 9 Anaerobic Digestion facilities, located in the North West of England.
Classification
CPV71630000 — Technical inspection and testing services
CPV71900000 — Laboratory services
CPV90731000 — Services related to air pollution
CPV90731400 — Air pollution monitoring or measurement services
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United Utilities requires a framework supplier to provide annual, MCERTS‑compliant point source combustion emissions testing and analysis on CHP engines, Boilers (hot water and steam) and flare stacks (when required) at 9 Anaerobic Digestion facilities, located in the North West of England.
Special regime
utilities
Techniques
Has Framework Agreement
Yes
Framework Agreement
Method
withoutReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
Description
Direct award
Submission terms
Electronic Submission Policy
allowed
Languages
en
Tender Period
Ends
5 Jan 2027, 14:00
Enquiry period
Ends
23 Oct 2026, 16:00
Expected award period
Ends
25 Jan 2027, 23:59
Lots and requirements
Entry 1
Id
LOT-0000
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Value
Including VAT
1,300,000
Amount
1,083,333
Currency
GBP
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Technical
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Commercial
Numbers
Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact
Suitability
Sme
Yes
Contract period
Starts
26 Feb 2027, 00:00
Ends
25 Feb 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
25 Feb 2035, 23:59
Renewal
Description
Initial term of 4 years with option to extend up to a maximum of 9.
2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
2 VERSIONS
1
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed41-2025-12-04T09:18:50ZPreliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
2
095543-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
United Utilities Water Limited is seeking a framework supplier for annual point-source combustion emissions testing and analysis at nine anaerobic digestion facilities in North West England. Assets include CHP engines, hot-water and steam boilers, and flare stacks when required. Testing must be MCERTS-compliant.
Who this may suit
Relevant for emissions-monitoring, stack-testing and laboratory-analysis providers able to deliver annual services across North West England. MCERTS-compliant delivery is required.
Key points identified
Service requirementAnnual point-source combustion emissions testing and analysis.Evidence: “provide annual, MCERTS‑compliant point source combustion emissions testing and analysis”
Assets in scopeCHP engines, hot-water and steam boilers, and flare stacks when required.Evidence: “on CHP engines, Boilers (hot water and steam) and flare stacks (when required)”
Compliance standardMCERTS-compliant testing and analysis.Evidence: “MCERTS‑compliant point source combustion emissions testing and analysis”
91% approved-analysis confidence7 supplier criteria identified3 risks or unknowns
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United Utilities Water Limited is seeking a framework supplier for annual point-source combustion emissions testing and analysis at nine anaerobic digestion facilities in North West England. Assets include CHP engines, hot-water and steam boilers, and flare stacks when required. Testing must be MCERTS-compliant.
Who this may suit
Relevant for emissions-monitoring, stack-testing and laboratory-analysis providers able to deliver annual services across North West England. MCERTS-compliant delivery is required.
Key deliverables
Annual point-source combustion emissions testing and analysis
Testing of CHP engines
Testing of hot-water and steam boilers
Flare-stack testing when required
Service delivery across nine anaerobic digestion facilities
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
7 criteria identified
MCERTS
94% confidence
Mandatory · LOT-0000
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“annual, MCERTS‑compliant point source combustion emissions testing and analysis”
Service requirement
98% confidence
Annual point-source combustion emissions testing and analysis.
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“provide annual, MCERTS‑compliant point source combustion emissions testing and analysis”
Assets in scope
97% confidence
CHP engines, hot-water and steam boilers, and flare stacks when required.
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“on CHP engines, Boilers (hot water and steam) and flare stacks (when required)”
Compliance standard
98% confidence
MCERTS-compliant testing and analysis.
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“MCERTS‑compliant point source combustion emissions testing and analysis”
Supplier eligibility criteria
98% confidence
Unknown.
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No eligibility, financial standing, insurance, company-size or exclusion requirements are supplied.
SME suitability
99% confidence
Unknown.
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Suitable-for-SME field is not stated.
VCSE suitability
99% confidence
Unknown.
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Suitable-for-VCSE field is not stated.
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Contract value
98% confidence
Up to £1,083,333.
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Process value maximum and LOT-0000 value are both 1083333 GBP.
Commercial model
95% confidence
Framework.
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“requires a framework supplier”
Contract term
99% confidence
Unknown.
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Contract start and end dates are not supplied.
Delivery
Delivery geography
98% confidence
North West England (UKD).
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The description states facilities are “located in the North West of England”; delivery location region is UKD.
Number of facilities
98% confidence
9 anaerobic digestion facilities.
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“at 9 Anaerobic Digestion facilities”
Buyer location
98% confidence
Warrington, WA5 3LP, United Kingdom.
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Buyer location record.
PROCEDURE
How to respond
Opportunity status
98% confidence
Open.
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Display status is “open” and source status is “active”.
Procedure
98% confidence
Competitive flexible procedure.
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Procurement method details are “Competitive flexible procedure”.
Procurement method
96% confidence
Open.
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Procurement method is “open”.
Submission deadline
99% confidence
5 January 2027, 14:00 UTC.
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Submission deadline is 2027-01-05T14:00:00+00:00, also recorded for LOT-0000.
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Publication-date inconsistency
99% confidence
The process publication timestamp is 4 December 2025, while the linked tender notice is identified as 095543-2026 and its document publication timestamp is 9 October 2026. The supplied data does not explain this difference.
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process.published_at: 2025-12-04T09:18:50Z; document title/ID: “095543-2026”; document.published_at and source_updated_at: 2026-10-09T11:03:39+01:00.
MCERTS evidence scope
96% confidence
The notice requires MCERTS-compliant testing, but does not state whether the supplier itself must hold a particular MCERTS accreditation, nor what evidence must be submitted.
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Only “MCERTS-compliant point source combustion emissions testing and analysis” is supplied.
Framework terms
98% confidence
Framework duration, call-off structure, pricing mechanism and guaranteed volume are unknown.
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No contract dates or detailed commercial terms are supplied.
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