Scope
Reference
PRO004243
Description
United Utilities must comply with Security & Emergency Measures Direction (SEMD), which is a statutory document produced under the provisions of Section 208 of the Water Industry Act 1991. Under SEMD measures, should the piped water supply fail, UU must plan to provide 10 litres of water per head of population within the first 24 hours and every 24-hour period thereafter until the piped water supply is restored. The volume to be supplied rises to 20 litres per head of populated per day after 5 days. There are also expectations around the provision of supplies to vulnerable sector groups which UU considers as Priority Services customers. We're exploring supplier options for bottled water provision, PSR support, mass handouts, and tankering.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 1 June 2027
- 1 year, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 65111000 - Drinking-water distribution
- 41110000 - Drinking water
- 65130000 - Operation of water supplies
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Engagement
Engagement deadline
1 July 2025
Engagement process description
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
2 October 2025
Procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Contracting authority
United Utilities Water Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVVB-5589-BWHX
Lingley Mere Business Park
Warrington
WA5 3LP
United Kingdom
Contact name: Adam Almond
Telephone: +44 765823200
Email: Adam.Almond@uuplc.co.uk
Website: https://www.unitedutilities.com
Region: UKD61 - Warrington
Organisation type: Private utility