Scope
Reference
PRO004912
Description
United Utilities are looking to to procure competent commissioning resources. Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards and aligning with United Utilities' strategic goals, including innovation, sustainability, and workforce development. Delivering flexibility to meet varying project demands and timelines and promoting cost-effectiveness through a structured and scalable approach whilst support the development of internal expertise through knowledge transfer, training, and hands-on support. United Utilities requires the provision of resources across all phases of commissioning.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £50,400,000 excluding VAT
- £63,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 27 February 2026 to 26 February 2031
- Possible extension to 26 February 2036
- 10 years
Description of possible extension:
Initial contract of 5 years with additional extensions of up to 5 years in annual increments.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services
- 45315100 - Electrical engineering installation works
- 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Lot constraints
Maximum number of lots a supplier can bid for: 1
Maximum number of lots a supplier can be awarded: 1
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1 - Commissioning Delivery Services
Description
United Utilities are looking to to procure competent commissioning resources. Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards aligning with United Utilities' strategic goals, including innovation, sustainability, and workforce development. Delivering flexibility to meet varying project demands and timelines and promoting cost-effectiveness through a structured and scalable approach whilst support the development of internal expertise through knowledge transfer, training, and hands-on support. United Utilities requires the provision of resources across all phases of commissioning including but not limited to:- • Planning and Preparation Development of commissioning plans and strategies. • Risk assessments and method statements. • Resource planning and mobilisation. • Execution Systematic testing and verification of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation (MEICA) systems. • Functional performance testing and integration of systems. • Issue resolution during commissioning activities. • Handover and Documentation Preparation of handover documentation and reports. • Training and knowledge transfer to operational teams. • Closeout of commissioning defects. • Specialist Expertise - Process optimisation and troubleshooting. • Commissioning of water and wastewater treatment processes. • Commissioning of Better Rivers Spill reduction projects • Commissioning of Bioresource projects. • Digital integration and smart technology commissioning. • Upskilling and Onboarding - Providing structured training sessions for United Utilities' internal commissioning team. • Facilitating knowledge transfer through mentoring and shadowing opportunities. • Supporting the integration and development of new internal team members. • Delivering workshops and hands-on support to ensure alignment with industry best practices and United Utilities' standards. • Commissioning, testing and Integration of telemetry systems
Lot value (estimated)
- £36,000,000 excluding VAT
- £45,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2 - Commissioning Resource Support (1)
Description
United Utilities are looking to to procure competent commissioning resources. Ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards and aligning with United Utilities' strategic goals, including innovation, sustainability, and workforce development. Delivering flexibility to meet varying project demands and timelines and promoting cost-effectiveness through a structured and scalable approach whilst support the development of internal expertise through knowledge transfer, training, and hands-on support. United Utilities requires the provision of resources across all phases of commissioning including but not limited to:- • Planning and Preparation Development of commissioning plans and strategies. • Risk assessments and method statements. • Resource planning and mobilisation. • Execution Systematic testing and verification of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control, and automation (MEICA) systems. • Functional performance testing and integration of systems. • Issue resolution during commissioning activities. • Handover and Documentation Preparation of handover documentation and reports. • Closeout of commissioning defects. • Specialist Expertise - Process optimisation and troubleshooting. • Digital integration and smart technology commissioning. • Commissioning, testing and Integration of telemetry systems
Lot value (estimated)
- £14,400,000 excluding VAT
- £18,000,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Prices based on commercial submission conformed in to framework. Work will be awarded in one of the following ways:- Direct Award Pre Allocated Work bank Mini Competition
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1 - Commissioning Delivery Services
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2 - Commissioning Resource Support (1)
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
13 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
17 October 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
6 February 2026
Award criteria
Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
---|---|---|---|
Technical | Technical Questions |
Quality | 70% |
Commercial | Commercial Submission |
Price | 30% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
Competitive flexible procedure will comprise of the following stages. Condition of Participation Invitation to Negotiate Best and Final Offer
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 Drinkwater
Email: AMP8Procurements@uuplc.co.uk
Website: https://www.unitedutilities.com
Region: UKD61 - Warrington
Organisation type: Private utility