Scope
Reference
PRO004897
Description
Supply of Geospatial including Topographical Surveys The following non- exhaustive lists cover: a) the main types of Geospatial Survey that the Company requires: i. Aerial light detection and ranging ("LiDAR") & photogrammetric surveys ii. Bathymetric /hydrographic surveys iii. Catchment ground modelling iv. Deformation monitoring surveys v. Mapping underground features vi. Measured building surveys vii. Mobile LiDAR surveys viii. Pipeline route surveys ix. Point Cloud processing and modelling x. River cross section surveys xi. Topographical surveys xii. Terrestrial Laser Scanning xiii. Underground utility surveys, including ground penetrating radar ("GPR") xiv. Unmanned aircraft system ("UAS") surveys inspection & mapping (drones) xv. 3D model production b) The following general categories of detail ("Topographical Surveys") shall be surveyed: i. Permanent buildings, porches and canopies ii. Temporary/mobile buildings iii. Boundary features: walls, fences, hedges iv. Roads, tracks, footways, paths v. Street furniture vi. Utilities plant and service covers where visible vii. Overhead utility cables viii. Drainage ix. Changes of surface x. Vegetation, individual trees/wooded areas/limits of vegetation xi. Pitches/recreation xii. Private gardens or grounds (off-Site areas) xiii. Water features including water and bed levels xiv. Earthworks, top and bottom of slopes xv. Quarries and rock faces xvi. Process structures xvii. Infrastructure plant and fixed machinery xviii. Geotechnical, boreholes, piezometers and trial pits xix. Railway features (with arranged access) xx. Ground levels xxi. Environmental, Invasive vegetation, areas of pollution / contamination (as determined by the Procurer) xxii. Any other feature likely to impact upon the proposed work
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £4,500,000 excluding VAT
- £5,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 3 November 2025 to 2 November 2028
- Possible extension to 2 November 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
2 x 1 (one ) year extensions
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71351810 - Topographical services
- 71351200 - Geological and geophysical consultancy services
- 71351210 - Geophysical consultancy services
- 71351720 - Geophysical surveys of archaeological sites
- 71351811 - Topographical surveys of archaeological sites
- 71351923 - Bathymetric surveys services
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
8
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Call-off Contracts
Award method when using the framework
With competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Eligible Procurers
Contracting authority location restrictions
- UKD - North West (England)
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
11 August 2025, 2:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
11 August 2025, 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)
28 October 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical / Quality | . |
Quality | 60% |
| Commercial | . |
Cost | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
CoPQ ITN BAFO
Documents
Documents to be provided after the tender notice
EU Supply Portal
Contracting authority
United Utilities Water Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVVB-5589-BWHX
Lingley Mere Business Park
Warrington
WA5 3LP
United Kingdom
Contact name: Geoff Johnston
Telephone: +44 7443 742082
Email: Geoff.Johnston@uuplc.co.uk
Website: https://www.unitedutilities.com
Region: UKD61 - Warrington
Organisation type: Private utility