Scope
Description
To provide trained and competent personnel to operate and maintain centrifuge systems at a number of UU sites. Operators will also support site operations, ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and perform routine maintenance tasks.
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £550,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
21 November 2025
Earliest date the contract will be signed
5 December 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 5 December 2025 to 31 March 2026
- 3 months, 27 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant
- 90420000 - Sewage treatment services
- 90470000 - Sewer cleaning services
- 90481000 - Operation of a sewage plant
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Utilities
Direct award justification
Extreme and unavoidable urgency
United Utilities have an urgent need to secure continued provision of centrifuge operators and associated operational services, to ensure operational stability and meet statutory and organisational requirements.
The authority has identified that the time available is insufficient to complete a compliant and competitive procurement before the continuity of the service would place United Utilities at significant risk.
Note that this award is a temporary solution allowing time for a compliant procurement activity to take place, in which United Utilities intends to award the contract in March/April 26.
The procurement process has commenced to replace this award, see https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074551-2025
Supplier
WESTCOAST CHEMICALS LIMITED
- Companies House: 05067740
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMXW-6541-GTPM
489 Liverpool Road
Southport
PR8 3BP
United Kingdom
Email: Contact@westcoastchemicalsltd.co.uk
Website: http://HTTPS://www.westcoastchemicalsltd.co.uk
Region: UKD73 - Sefton
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