Scope
Reference
PRO004895
Description
United Utilities is looking to re-procure its current framework for Flow and Asset Management Surveys. 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)
- £24,000,000 excluding VAT
- £28,800,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 June 2026 to 15 June 2029
- Possible extension to 15 June 2034
- 8 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
5 X 1 year optional extensions
Main procurement category
Services
Additional procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 71631440 - Flow-monitoring services
- 65000000 - Public utilities
- 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)
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
Either with or without 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
2 December 2025, 4:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
16 February 2026, 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)
16 May 2026
Award criteria
| Name | 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 AWARD
Contracting authority
United Utilities Water Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVVB-5589-BWHX
Lingley Mere Business Park
Warrington
WA5 3LP
United Kingdom
Contact name: Hayley Bithell
Telephone: +44 293420000
Email: Hayley.Bithell@uuplc.co.uk
Website: https://www.unitedutilities.com
Region: UKD61 - Warrington
Organisation type: Private utility