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Published 1 Dec 2023, 12:20 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

PRO004751-Works-Framework-Minor Works · UK public procurement notice

Official notice

Authority: United Utilities Water Limited (Public body)

Framework agreement2 lotsWorksNegotiated procedure with prior call for competitionMax 1 lot per supplier
Framework ceiling (notional)£800,000,000total for 2 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 11 Mar 2024awarded 26 Feb 2025
Lots 2max 1 won per supplier

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

United Utilities has concluded the process of awarding framework agreements for it's Minor Works delivery runway. These frameworks form part of the build only delivery runway within our AMP8 operating model.

Framework agreements have been awarded for construction of assets in two Lots:

Lot 1 - Civils Construction

Lot 2 - Mechanical & Electrical Installation

CPV: Construction work · Construction work for dams, canals, irrigation channels and aqueducts · Construction work for tunnels, shafts and subways · Construction work for water and sewage pipelines · Construction work for water projects · Construction works for sewage treatment plants, purification plants and refuse incineration plants · Engineering works and construction works · Supervision of project and documentation · Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 30 suppliers · 30 appointed (full)

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · all with a published value · win at most 1 of them
Lot #1Civils ConstructionCancelledPublished value£560,000,000

Lot 1 Civils Construction: Water Treatment and Network Pipelines, Waste Water Treatment and Network Pipelines, Bioresources, Pumping Stations & Storage, CSO’s.

Work types that form part of the Lot 1 Civils Construction works include:

 Sludge treatment digesters and tanks

 Chemical Dosing Rigs

 Primary, secondary & tertiary wastewater treatment process

 Gas systems

 CSO chamber installations & pump return

 Sewer/Large Diameter Trunk Mains upsizing and installations

 Buried pipework

 Demolition

 Fish Passages

 Pre-fabricated tanks

 Concrete in-situ tank installations

 Media Changes

 Boreholes

 Access Roads and Site Facilities

 Other construction works

Delivery: North West · North West England
Extensions: United Utilities have the option to extend beyond the initial term of 6 years for one or more further periods of up to 5 years in total, up to a longstop date of 31 March 2035.Second stage: 30–35 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Mechanical & Electrical InstallationCancelledPublished value£240,000,000

Lot 2 Mechanical & Electrical: Water Treatment and Network Pipelines, Waste Water Treatment and Network Pipelines, Bioresources, Pumping Stations & Storage, CSO’s

Work types that form part of the Lot 2 Mechanical & Electrical Installation works include:

 Sludge treatment, digestion, handling and pumping

 CHP Engines

 Chemical Dosing Rigs

 Pumps and pumping systems

 Primary, secondary & tertiary wastewater treatment process

 Instrumentation and alarms

 Safety Instrumented Systems

 Above-ground pipework

 Valves and actuators

 Pressure vessels and boilers

 Heat exchangers

 Gas systems including storage, consumers, pipework and ancillaries

 Equipment and protective systems for use in explosive atmospheres

 CSO chamber installations & pump return

 Screen & weir installations

 MEICA Installation and commissioning

 Other M&E Installation works.

Delivery: North West
Extensions: United Utilities shall have the option to extend beyond the initial term of 6 years for one or more further periods of up to 5 years in total, up to a longstop date of 31 March 2035.Second stage: 16–21 candidates invited to tenderVariant bids: not allowed

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
Conditions of participation1
  • Suitability

    Please refer to procurement documents

What this means for your bid
  • “PRO004751-Works-Framework-Minor Works” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 30 suppliers, not a single contract.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0025 Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive 2014/25/EU)
Procurement category
Works
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
1 Dec 2023, 12:20 GMT
Last source update
6 Mar 2025, 16:25 GMT
Authority reference
AMP8 MW
FTS notice number
2025/S 000-008254
Classification (CPV)
Construction workConstruction work for dams, canals, irrigation channels and aqueductsConstruction work for tunnels, shafts and subwaysConstruction work for water and sewage pipelinesConstruction work for water projectsConstruction works for sewage treatment plants, purification plants and refuse incineration plantsEngineering works and construction worksSupervision of project and documentationWorks for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
Delivery area
North West (UKD)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0420f4 Find a Tender

Publisher note: To register your interest for this procurement, please complete the attached survey document ‘Phase 2 Survey – Minor Works’ and send to the [email protected] mailbox by 11th December 2023 @ 12.00 noon.

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: EU-Supply (CTM) · Who buys & how to bid on EU-Supply
Public notice page · account needed to bidLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · 5–10 minutes
Appointment period ends
11 Mar 2024, 12:00 GMT
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission","written"}
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

10 Jan 2024 → 6 Mar 2025 · 4 dates
  1. Next notice expected
    10 Jan 2024
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    11 Mar 2024, 12:00 GMT
  3. Invitations to tender expected
    2 Apr 2024, 00:00 BST
  4. Notice published
    6 Mar 2025, 16:25 GMT

Notice history

5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 9 Feb 2024
  1. Published value published: £800,000,000
    9 Feb 2024, 09:04 GMT
  2. Status changed to active
    9 Feb 2024, 09:04 GMT
  3. Procurement method changed
    9 Feb 2024, 09:04 GMT
  4. Deadline published: 11 Mar 2024, 12:00 GMT
    9 Feb 2024, 09:04 GMT
  5. Status changed to complete
    6 Mar 2025, 16:25 GMT

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast

30 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

  • PRO004751-Works-Framework-Minor Works

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    26 Feb 2025
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  • PRO004751-Works-Framework-Minor Works

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    30 Jan 2025
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    30 Jan 2025
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  • PRO004751-Works-Framework-Minor Works

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    23 Jan 2025
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  • PRO004751-Works-Framework-Minor Works

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    21 Jan 2025
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  • PRO004751-Works-Framework-Minor Works

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    21 Jan 2025
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    21 Jan 2025
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    21 Jan 2025
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  • PRO004751-Works-Framework-Minor Works

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    21 Jan 2025
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Contracting authority & participating public bodies

United Utilities Water Limited

Contracting authorityPublic bodyWater 02366678 Lingley Mere Business Park, Warrington, North West, WA5 3LPContact name, email Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • High Court of England & WalesReview body London

Framework contractors & participating bidders

30 commercial parties on the notice
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Official documents & specifications (2)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Economic and financial selection criteriatenderEconomic and financial selection criteria
  • Technical selection criteriatenderTechnical selection criteria