Award

Vivimag Iron Recovery

  • DWR CYMRU CYFYNGEDIG

UK5: Transparency notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-015089

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0657c6

Published 19 February 2026, 10:06am



Scope

Description

Vivimag Iron Recovery Innovation Pilot.

Iron extraction innovation from sewage sludge. This solution is considered unique, with no alternatives in the market and only a single supplier. The contract itself will be for the hire of specific, proprietary specialist equipment. There is a limited window in which this equipment may be hired due to industry wide demand. A number of machines will be provided for a period of 3 months initially. They will be supplier directly by the proprietary equipment manufacturer.


Contract 1. Vivimag Iron Recovery Pilot Programme.

Supplier

Contract value

  • £1,500,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Earliest date the contract will be signed

1 April 2026

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 April 2026 to 31 July 2026
  • Possible extension to 31 March 2027
  • 1 year

Description of possible extension:

If the pilot proves to be successful and funding is identified. And assuming the service offering remains unique.

Main procurement category

Goods

CPV classifications

  • 33158000 - Electrical, electromagnetic and mechanical treatment
  • 45232421 - Sewage treatment works
  • 45232422 - Sludge-treatment works

Contract locations

  • UKL - Wales

Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Other information

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes


Procedure

Procedure type

Direct award

Special regime

Utilities

Direct award justification

  • Prototypes and development
  • Single supplier - technical reasons

Innovation Trial. Unique product offering which cannot be obtain from elsewhere. Due to regulatory constraints, award must be made imminently. Informal market testing and investigations have been undertaken, and no alternatives are available.


Supplier

HASKONING UK LIMITED

  • Companies House: 01336844
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHVV-8877-PYQT

Westpoint Peterborough Business Park

Peterborough

PE2 6FZ

United Kingdom

Region: UKH11 - Peterborough

Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes

Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No

Contract 1. Vivimag Iron Recovery Pilot Programme.


Contracting authority

DWR CYMRU CYFYNGEDIG

  • Companies House: 02366777
  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLQZ-5134-YYJN

Dwr Cymru Welsh Water Linea, Fortran Road

Cardiff

CF3 0LT

United Kingdom

Region: UKL22 - Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan

Organisation type: Private utility

Devolved regulations that apply: Wales