Scope
Description
The procurement is to secure 3 x MBBR65 units, 3 x D100 DAF Units, 2 x Flow Split Chambers and 1 x D/A/S Blower Skid at a value of circa £1,800,000.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £1,800,000 excluding VAT
- £2,160,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
29 September 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
13 November 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 13 November 2025 to 12 October 2026
- 11 months
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 42996000 - Machinery for the treatment of sewage
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Utilities
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
Under the Procurement Act 2023, direct award is permissible for technical reasons in situations where a competitive tender would lead to disproportionate technical difficulties when operating or maintaining existing goods. The MBBR systems are now in place and to maintain regulatory compliance they must remain operational. To potentially change the supplier, resulting in the requirement to drain down the live assets and de-install we would be increasing the likelihood of multiple sewage spills affecting the sites compliance and possibility of being classified as a failing works.
Supplier
SILTBUSTER LIMITED
- Companies House: 04737424
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PZGY-5272-DQBP
Williams Building
Monmouth
NP25 4EE
United Kingdom
Email: enquire@siltbuster.com
Website: http://www.siltbuster.com
Region: UKL21 - Monmouthshire and Newport
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED
- Companies House: 02366678
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVVB-5589-BWHX
Haweswater House, Lingley Green Avenue
Great Sankey
WA5 3LP
United Kingdom
Region: UKD61 - Warrington
Organisation type: Private utility