Scope
Reference
PRO005018
Description
United Utilities (UU) require LDAR surveys to be completed at Anaerobic Digestion facilities , located at in the North West of England. •The survey is to be carried out at a 6 monthly frequency with the ability to increase this frequency when enhanced monitoring is required on a site by site basis. •The scope of the LDAR survey is biogas assets and associated equipment. •The survey is to detect fugitive emissions of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's) and other substances to air including methane. •Operators undertaking the survey must have sufficient competence to undertake surveys safely on active gas assets and must be familiar with DSEAR. • Operators must adhere to UU permitting and induction requirements. • LDAR survey methodology must fully comply with EA guidance Biological waste treatment: appropriate measures for permitted facilities (2024) Section 11.9 - Leak Detection & Repair. The survey should utilise the Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) method using hand-held cameras to enable visualisation of gas leaks with quantification of emission rate and emission concentration. • A report must be provided in the format specified in EA guidance Biological waste treatment: appropriate measures for permitted facilities (2024) Section 11.9 - Leak Detection & Repair. This should be accompanied by a detailed emissions list with OGI footage of each emission. This should be issues no later than 5 working days of the visit. • Reports and emissions lists should be available on a secure portal that records video of emissions. • Emissions should be tagged onsite using an agreed methodology. • Contractors undertaking LDAR analysis must liaise with UU Regulatory and Statutory Maintenance team to arrange visits in aligned to a pre agreed schedule as per UU's third party scheduling procedure. • All emissions must be physically identified to the site operational contact at the end of the survey visit. • Provision for emergency call out and response within 24 hours. • Monitoring equipment, techniques, personnel and organisations shall have either MCERTS certification or MCERTS accreditation (as appropriate ).
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £1,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 August 2026 to 31 August 2031
- Possible extension to 1 September 2036
- 10 years, 2 days
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 90731600 - Methane monitoring
- 71631000 - Technical inspection services
- 71631430 - Leak-testing services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
19 December 2025
Engagement process description
If you have experience in this area please could you provide at a minimum the following information and submit to the United Utilities AMP8 Mailbox; AMP8Procurements@uuplc.co.uk • Company Name • Contact details, including location telephone and e-mail address, main point of contact and position in Company https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=100530&TID=105780&B=
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 April 2026
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: Tesni Walker
Email: AMP8Procurements@uuplc.co.uk
Website: https://www.unitedutilities.com
Region: UKD61 - Warrington
Organisation type: Private utility