Scope
Reference
PRO004895
Description
United Utilities is looking to re-procure its current framework for Flow and Asset Management Surveys. The current extension will end 31st January 2026 and the new framework will look to commence on 1st February 2026. The framework will constitute 2 Lots: Lot 1 - Wastewater Network Asset Surveys Lot 2 - Flow & Water Quality Surveys Services required under the Lots are as follows: Lot 1: a) Manhole Surveys b) Pumping Station Surveys c) Combined Sewer Overflow ("CSO") Surveys d) Impermeability Surveys e) Drainage Connectivity Surveys Lot 2 services will be required in river, in sewer and in waste water treatment works (WwTW) as follows: a) installing sewer depth and flow monitors, b) river depth monitors, c) river stage boards, d) rain gauges, e) portable wastewater samplers, f) dissolved oxygen/temperature monitors, g) monitoring the equipment either continuously or for wet weather and dry weather events. h) all telemetry raw data, with the exception of rain gauges to be capable of being viewed live via a website and downloaded by the Procurer at all times. i) collection and processing of data in accordance with the requirements of the Call-Off Particulars of the required Survey, and j) production of reports in accordance with the requirements of the Call-Off Particulars of the required Survey. Surveys in a river may include Time of Travel Surveys and river flow gaugings together with continuous monitoring for the following: a) Time of travel surveys b) River flow gauging c) Continuous monitoring of: i) dissolved oxygen (mg/l) ii) dissolved oxygen (% Saturation) iii) temperature iv) phosphorus v) phosphate vi) pH monitoring vii) turbidity viii) chlorophyll ix) conductivity x) ammonium Surveys in WwTW will comprise a combination of flow and quality monitoring. Surveys may be for flow alone or for flow and quality monitoring combined. Surveys may be for sewer, river or treatment works in isolation or in combination The services required are to be provided in Cheshire, Merseyside, Manchester, Lancashire and Cumbria.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £20,000,000 excluding VAT
- £24,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 2 February 2026 to 31 January 2029
- 2 years, 11 months, 27 days
Main procurement category
Services
Additional procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 71631440 - Flow-monitoring services
- 65000000 - Public utilities
- 65100000 - Water distribution and related services
- 65110000 - Water distribution
- 65111000 - Drinking-water distribution
- 65120000 - Operation of a water-purification plant
- 65130000 - Operation of water supplies
- 71352000 - Subsurface surveying services
- 71353000 - Surface surveying services
- 71355000 - Surveying services
- 72313000 - Data capture services
- 72314000 - Data collection and collation services
- 72316000 - Data analysis services
- 72317000 - Data storage services
- 72318000 - Data transmission services
- 72319000 - Data supply services
- 72321000 - Added-value database services
- 79311000 - Survey services
- 90491000 - Sewer survey services
- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction
- 90733100 - Surface water pollution monitoring or control services
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Engagement
Engagement deadline
1 August 2025
Engagement process description
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
19 August 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: Geoff Johnston
Telephone: +44 293420000
Email: Geoff.Johnston@uuplc.co.uk
Website: https://www.unitedutilities.com
Region: UKD61 - Warrington
Organisation type: Private utility