Scope
Reference
C415087
Description
A feasibility study by water companies to determine operability and efficiency of fluoridating their water supplies which will be used to inform further rollout of water fluoridation in areas where oral health outcomes are worst, in line with the 10 Year Health Plan commitment.
Contract 1. DHSC:PCP:Water Fluoridation Feasibility Studies Part 1 - UU
Supplier
Contract value
- £380,000 excluding VAT
- £456,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
21 November 2025
Standstill period
- End: 23 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
26 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 26 January 2026 to 31 March 2026
- Possible extension to 31 March 2027
- 1 year, 2 months, 6 days
Description of possible extension:
Initial contract value is up to £107,000.00 (ex-vat) until 31/03/2026, however there is an option to extend the contract Term up to 31/03/2027 and increase the value by further £273,000.00 bringing the total estimated value to £380,000 (ex-vat).
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Option to extend the contract up to and including 31/03/2027 pending internal approvals.
CPV classifications
- 79314000 - Feasibility study
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Supplier
UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED
- Companies House: 02366678
Haweswater House, Lingley Mere Business Park, Lingley Green
Warrington
WA5 3LP
United Kingdom
Email: liz.morrison@uuplc.co.uk
Website: http://www.unitedutilities.com
Region: UKD61 - Warrington
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. DHSC:PCP:Water Fluoridation Feasibility Studies Part 1 - UU
Contracting authority
Department of Health & Social Care
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMQG-9965-CHZR
39 Victoria Street
London
SW1H 0EU
United Kingdom
Contact name: Daryl Mahabir
Email: daryl.mahabir@dhsc.gov.uk
Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-of-health-and-social-care
Region: UKI32 - Westminster
Organisation type: Public authority - central government