Planning

Preliminary Market Engagement - Graphene in Concrete

  • UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-011934

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-064caf

Published 10 February 2026, 2:06pm



Scope

Description

United Utilities are looking to engage the market to understand who has capabilities of providing graphene enhanced concrete, which can improve the material's microstructure, potentially reduce cement use, and lower embodied carbon while enhancing concrete performance .

During the AMP8-AMP10 capital programme UU are expected to pour large volumes of concrete and sustainable approaches are key to meeting various new environmental regulations.

By exploring this innovation, United Utilities aims to lead the adoption of new technologies that support United Utilities' journey to net zero by 2050 and help open emerging low‑carbon markets.

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 September 2026 to 1 September 2027
  • 1 year, 1 day

Main procurement category

Goods

CPV classifications

  • 44114000 - Concrete

Contract locations

  • UKD - North West (England)

Engagement

Engagement deadline

10 March 2026

Engagement process description

Please contact Harry.east@uuplc.co.uk to register your interest and a copy of the question set will be shared with you.


Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Procedure

Special regime

Utilities


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

Contact name: Harry East

Email: Harry.east@uuplc.co.uk

Region: UKD61 - Warrington

Organisation type: Private utility