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Services-Framework-Mechanical Services(1)

United Utilities Water Limited · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 2 Oct 2026, 17:17.

Opportunity overview

Provision of a framework covering Mechanical Services for the purposes of Maintenance activities on assets and installations, incorporating five lots. The five lots are as follows: Repairs and Machining (including Welding), Fabrication and Installation, Gearbox Repair and Overhaul, Screens and Handling Equipment Repair and Overhaul and Supply of Fabricated Parts.

Classification

  • CPV42996500 — Sewage screens
  • CPV45259000 — Repair and maintenance of plant
  • CPV45259100 — Wastewater-plant repair and maintenance work
  • CPV45262680 — Welding
  • CPV50530000 — Repair and maintenance services of machinery
  • CPV50531000 — Repair and maintenance services for non-electrical machinery
  • CPV71333000 — Mechanical engineering services
  • CPV71334000 — Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Lots

  • Lot 1 - Repairs and Machining (including Welding)£24m
  • Lot 2 - Fabrication and Installation (1) (1)£8.4m
  • Lot 3 - Gearbox Repair and Overhaul (1)£3.6m
  • Lot 4 - Screens and Handling Equipment Repair and Overhaul (1)£10.2m
  • Lot 5 - Supply of Fabricated Parts (1)£1.8m

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
PRO004920
Status
active
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure

Features
This procurement will be delivered under the Competitive Flexible Procedure, based on a multi-stage process, comprised of the following stages: Stage 1: Condition of Participation Stage Stage 2: Invitation to Negotiate Stage 3: Best and Final Offer Note that additional details of the process, including shortlisting criteria are contained within the tender suite.

Special regime

utilities

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
Description
Details are as set out in the Framework Terms and Conditions, and supporting tender documentation.

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Tender Period

Ends
18 May 2026, 16:00

Enquiry period

Ends
7 May 2026, 16:00

Expected award period

Ends
28 Sept 2026, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
LOT-0001
Title
Lot 1 - Repairs and Machining (including Welding)
Description
Scope of Services to cover the mechanical repairs and machining (including welding) requirements on all sites throughout the United Utilities Operational area. On and off-site work is encapsulated within the scope of this lot. The Contractor shall complete all work and ensure that each output complies with the relevant British Standard Requirements for Mechanical Installations and UU Standards.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
28,800,000
Amount
24,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Technical
Description
Sub-criteria contained within tender pack

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
45
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Commercial
Description
Sub-criteria contained within tender pack

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
55
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
9 Oct 2026, 01:00
Ends
9 Oct 2028, 23:59
Max Extent Date
9 Oct 2032, 23:59

Renewal

Description
May be extended for up to 4 years, based on 12 monthly increments.
Entry 2
Id
LOT-0002
Title
Lot 2 - Fabrication and Installation (1) (1)
Description
Scope of Services to cover the pre-inspection, manufacture and installation of various types of metal and plastic constructed equipment ranging from handrails, flooring, walkways, companion ways, vertical steel ladders, access covers throughout the United Utilities Operational area. The Contractor shall complete all work and ensure that each installation complies with the relevant British Standard Requirements for Mechanical Installations and UU Standards
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
10,080,000
Amount
8,400,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Technical
Description
Sub-criteria contained within tender pack

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
45
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Commercial
Description
Sub-criteria contained within tender pack

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
55
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
9 Oct 2026, 01:00
Ends
9 Oct 2028, 23:59
Max Extent Date
9 Oct 2032, 23:59

Renewal

Description
May be extended for up to 4 years, based on 12 monthly increments.
Entry 3
Id
LOT-0003
Title
Lot 3 - Gearbox Repair and Overhaul (1)
Description
The Scope of Services shall include for all services predominantly associated with the repair of gearboxes that are used on Company sites and throughout its Operational Area. The gearboxes shall include, but shall not be restricted to, geared motor type gearboxes, single and double reduction worm and wheel type gearboxes, single / double / triple reduction helical geared gearboxes and single / double / triple reduction bevel geared gearboxes.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
4,320,000
Amount
3,600,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Technical
Description
Sub-criteria contained within tender pack

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
45
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Commercial
Description
Sub-criteria contained within tender pack

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
55
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
9 Oct 2026, 01:00
Ends
9 Oct 2028, 23:59
Max Extent Date
9 Oct 2032, 23:59

Renewal

Description
May be extended for up to 4 years, based on 12 monthly increments.
Entry 4
Id
LOT-0004
Title
Lot 4 - Screens and Handling Equipment Repair and Overhaul (1)
Description
The scope of Services for this covers the proactive and reactive servicing, refurbishment and repair of: • Water & Wastewater Inlet Screens • Network & CSO Screens • River Intake & Pumping Station Screens • All screenings handling equipment, with the exception of wash water pumping systems/skids/pump sets • Launders and screenings transfer equipment
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
12,240,000
Amount
10,200,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Technical
Description
Sub-criteria contained within tender pack

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
45
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Commercial
Description
Sub-criteria contained within tender pack

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
55
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
9 Oct 2026, 01:00
Ends
9 Oct 2028, 23:59
Max Extent Date
9 Oct 2032, 23:59

Renewal

Description
May be extended for up to 4 years, based on 12 monthly increments.
Entry 5
Id
LOT-0005
Title
Lot 5 - Supply of Fabricated Parts (1)
Description
Scope of services for the manufacture, off-site testing, and delivery of bespoke mechanical products. This Lot is intended to cover "non-standard" items that cannot be purchased "off-the-shelf."
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
2,160,000
Amount
1,800,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
quality
Name
Technical
Description
Sub-criteria contained within tender pack

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
40
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
price
Name
Commercial
Description
Sub-criteria contained within tender pack

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
60
Weight
percentageExact

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
9 Oct 2026, 01:00
Ends
9 Oct 2028, 23:59
Max Extent Date
9 Oct 2032, 23:59

Renewal

Description
May be extended for up to 4 years, based on 12 monthly increments.

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
LOT-0001
Related Lot
LOT-0001

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71333000
Description
Mechanical engineering services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
42996500
Description
Sewage screens
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
45259000
Description
Repair and maintenance of plant
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
45259100
Description
Wastewater-plant repair and maintenance work
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
45262680
Description
Welding
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
50530000
Description
Repair and maintenance services of machinery
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
50531000
Description
Repair and maintenance services for non-electrical machinery
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
71334000
Description
Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
LOT-0002
Related Lot
LOT-0002

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71333000
Description
Mechanical engineering services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
42996500
Description
Sewage screens
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
45259000
Description
Repair and maintenance of plant
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
45259100
Description
Wastewater-plant repair and maintenance work
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
45262680
Description
Welding
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
50530000
Description
Repair and maintenance services of machinery
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
50531000
Description
Repair and maintenance services for non-electrical machinery
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
71334000
Description
Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 3
Id
LOT-0003
Related Lot
LOT-0003

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71333000
Description
Mechanical engineering services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
42996500
Description
Sewage screens
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
45259000
Description
Repair and maintenance of plant
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
45259100
Description
Wastewater-plant repair and maintenance work
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
45262680
Description
Welding
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
50530000
Description
Repair and maintenance services of machinery
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
50531000
Description
Repair and maintenance services for non-electrical machinery
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
71334000
Description
Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 4
Id
LOT-0004
Related Lot
LOT-0004

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71333000
Description
Mechanical engineering services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
42996500
Description
Sewage screens
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
45259000
Description
Repair and maintenance of plant
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
45259100
Description
Wastewater-plant repair and maintenance work
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
45262680
Description
Welding
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
50530000
Description
Repair and maintenance services of machinery
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
50531000
Description
Repair and maintenance services for non-electrical machinery
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
71334000
Description
Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 5
Id
LOT-0005
Related Lot
LOT-0005

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71333000
Description
Mechanical engineering services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
42996500
Description
Sewage screens
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
45259000
Description
Repair and maintenance of plant
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
45259100
Description
Wastewater-plant repair and maintenance work
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
45262680
Description
Welding
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
50530000
Description
Repair and maintenance services of machinery
Entry 7
Scheme
CPV
Id
50531000
Description
Repair and maintenance services for non-electrical machinery
Entry 8
Scheme
CPV
Id
71334000
Description
Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKD
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
037268-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
23 Apr 2026, 16:30
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
United Utilities Water Limited
Id
GB-PPON-PVVB-5589-BWHX

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PVVB-5589-BWHX

Address

Street Address
Lingley Mere Business Park
Locality
Warrington
Postal Code
WA5 3LP
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKD61

Contact

Name
Ryan Seddon
Telephone
+44 7771396216

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
privateUtility
Description
Private utility

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Warrington · UKD61 · WA5 3LP · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKD · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. 037268-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·