Scope
Reference
PRO004969
Description
This tender seeks to establish a single-Lot Framework covering the provision of General Diving Services for United Utilities, for inland / inshore projects undertaking commercial diving operations in accordance with the Diving at Work Regulations 1997, the Approved Code of Practice for Commercial Diving Projects Inland/Inshore and any other applicable legislation.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £4,770,000 excluding VAT
- £5,724,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 July 2026 to 16 July 2029
- Possible extension to 16 July 2034
- 8 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
May be extended for up to 5 years, based on 12 monthly increments.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 98363000 - Diving services
- 76120000 - Diving services incidental to gas extraction
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
3
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Details are as set out in the Framework Terms and Conditions, and supporting tender documentation.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
As per assessment criteria in the published tender information.
Technical ability conditions of participation
As per assessment criteria in the published tender information.
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
30 April 2026, 4:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
7 May 2026, 4:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
18 June 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | Sub-criteria contained within tender pack |
Price | 60% |
| Technical | Sub-criteria contained within tender pack |
Quality | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
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.
Contracting authority
United Utilities Water Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVVB-5589-BWHX
Lingley Mere Business Park
Warrington
WA5 3LP
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mark McCue
Telephone: +44 293420000
Email: Mark.McCue@uuplc.co.uk
Website: https://www.unitedutilities.com
Region: UKD61 - Warrington
Organisation type: Private utility