Scope
Reference
PRO004972
Description
Procurement of standardised XFM units for use on wastewater applications to be supplier across the company's operating footprint
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Framework
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Contract 1. Goods-Framework-Purchase of FloCell Filtration Systems
Supplier
Contract value
- £11,250,000 excluding VAT
- £13,500,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
27 February 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 27 February 2026 to 27 February 2031
- Possible extension to 27 February 2036
- 10 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
5 year initial term with the option for 5 years of extensions taken in 12 month increments
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 42996000 - Machinery for the treatment of sewage
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Utilities
Direct award justification
Single supplier - intellectual property or exclusive rights
United Utilities have several sites that are included within the Phosphorus removal driver where other TSR solutions are entirely unsuitable due to the levels of return flow required to achieve FTFT (Flow to Full Treatment). These unique design constraints do not impact the FloCell XFM units due to the unique technology utilised. The fact they operate with open cell media eliminates the need for backwashing with water (eliminates the need for backwashing tanks and additional pumps) therefore XFM units are the only available TSR suitable for these low flow sites.
Supplier
WCS Environmental Engineering
- Companies House: 02583411
32 London Bridge Street
London
SE1 9SG
United Kingdom
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1. Goods-Framework-Purchase of FloCell Filtration Systems
Contracting authority
UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED
- Companies House: 02366678
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVVB-5589-BWHX
Haweswater House, Lingley Green Avenue
Great Sankey
WA5 3LP
United Kingdom
Email: daniel.vass@uuplc.co.uk
Region: UKD61 - Warrington
Organisation type: Private utility