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Published 22 Oct 2025, 19:35 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Screens and Screenings Handling

Official notice

Authority: Scottish Water

Framework agreement2 lotsWorksNegotiated procedure with prior call for competition

Sectors: Construction & Civil Engineering (45) Delivery: Scotland (UKM)

Framework ceiling (notional)£10,000,000total for 2 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue

Submissions closed 5 Dec 2025

Lots 2see the lot list below

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Scope & Description of requirement The scope of supply is for the design, supply, installation, commissioning, and ongoing service and maintenance of Screens and Screenings Handling Systems across all Scottish Water operational areas, including remote regions such as the Highlands and Islands. The scope includes after-sales support, system testing, and operator training, ensuring a fully integrated and reliable end-to-end delivery. The Screens and Screenings Handling Systems shall be designed to ensure continuous, efficient, and compliant operation, supporting the removal, conveyance, and hygienic disposal of screenings in line with Scottish Water’s technical and environmental standards. Standards & Requirements All products supplied under this framework must comply with Scottish Water’s Requirements, which are subject to periodic updates. Suppliers are responsible for ensuring that all equipment and associated processes meet the latest applicable standards throughout the duration of the framework. Applicable Standards Equipment must conform to:

Scottish Water Requirements (see below)
Relevant British Standards, including but not limited to BS EN 12255 for wastewater treatment systems
Water Industry Mechanical and Electrical Specifications (WIMES)
Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) 2002, updated 2015 All systems must integrate seamlessly with existing Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW) infrastructure and SCADA systems and be capable of operating under variable flow and load conditions while maintaining compliance with discharge consents. Contract Duration 4-year initial term with 2 x 2-year extensions options:
Lot 1: Screens and Screenings Handling - Approx £3.5m for initial 4 years term (£7m including extensions).
Lot 2: Sludge Screens and Screenings Handling - Approx £1.5m for initial 4 years term (£3m including extensions). The break points in the contract will allow SW to review the market and ensure the product is still fit for purpose and providing value for money.

CPV: Sewerage works equipment · Wastewater treatment plant construction work · Wastewater-plant repair and maintenance work · Water-treatment work

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · all with a published value

Lot #1PQQ - Screens and Screenings HandlingRenewalPublished value£7,000,000

The scope of supply is for the design, supply, installation, commissioning, and ongoing service and maintenance of Screens and Screenings Handling Systems across all Scottish Water operational areas, including remote regions such as the Highlands and Islands. The scope includes after-sales support, system testing, and operator training, ensuring a fully integrated and reliable end-to-end delivery. The Screens and Screenings Handling Systems shall be designed to ensure continuous, efficient, and compliant operation, supporting the removal, conveyance, and hygienic disposal of screenings in line with Scottish Water’s technical and environmental standards. The Supplier shall provide all services necessary to deliver the above scope, including:

Existing asset surveys
Condition assessments
Delivery either as a complete turnkey solution or via clearly defined work packages Close collaboration will be required with:
Scottish Water’s internal Operations and Maintenance teams
Alliance contractors
Framework suppliers This collaborative approach is essential to ensure seamless integration with existing infrastructure and operational practices. Waste disposal activities under this framework must:
Comply with all relevant legislation
Be carried out by a licensed waste disposal provider The Supplier is expected to actively support Scottish Water’s Beyond Net Zero strategy by:
Minimising waste generation
Applying circular economy principles—reduce, reuse, recycle
Minimising waste sent to landfill All works must comply with:
Scottish Water technical specifications
WIMES (Water Industry Mechanical and Electrical Specifications)
Relevant British Standards (BS)
Applicable regulatory requirements These specifications are subject to regular review and updates throughout the framework duration. Full details are provided in Section 4: Standards and Requirements of the Scope document. The Supplier shall be responsible for providing:
Works Manuals
Asset Scripts These must be delivered in the format specified by Scottish Water and provided at the same time as the associated equipment.

Delivery: Scotland · Scotland

Extensions: The initial Framework Agreement duration will be for 48 months. Thereafter, SW reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement, at their sole discretion, for a further four (4) years worth of extension options, subject to satisfactory performance, value for money and continued requirements.Variant bids: not allowed

39350000 Sewerage works equipment 45232430 Water-treatment work 45252127 Wastewater treatment plant construction work 45259100 Wastewater-plant repair and maintenance work

Lot #2PQQ - Sludge Screens and Screenings HandlingRenewalPublished value£3,000,000

Existing asset surveys
Condition assessments
Delivery either as a complete turnkey solution or via clearly defined work packages Close collaboration will be required with:
Scottish Water’s internal Operations and Maintenance teams
Alliance contractors
Framework suppliers This collaborative approach is essential to ensure seamless integration with existing infrastructure and operational practices. Waste disposal activities under this framework must:
Comply with all relevant legislation
Be carried out by a licensed waste disposal provider The Supplier is expected to actively support Scottish Water’s Beyond Net Zero strategy by:
Minimising waste generation
Applying circular economy principles—reduce, reuse, recycle
Minimising waste sent to landfill All works must comply with:
Scottish Water technical specifications
WIMES (Water Industry Mechanical and Electrical Specifications)
Relevant British Standards (BS)
Applicable regulatory requirements These specifications are subject to regular review and updates throughout the framework duration. Full details are provided in Section 4: Standards and Requirements of the Scope document. The Supplier shall be responsible for providing:
Works Manuals
Asset Scripts These must be delivered in the format specified by Scottish Water and provided at the same time as the associated equipment.

Delivery: Scotland · Scotland

39350000 Sewerage works equipment 45232430 Water-treatment work 45252127 Wastewater treatment plant construction work 45259100 Wastewater-plant repair and maintenance work

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

Staff: Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
Shortlisting: Please see Procurement Documents for further information.

What this means for your bid

“Screens and Screenings Handling” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, 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: Closed
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: Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement: No (one-off requirement)
First published: 22 Oct 2025, 19:35 BST
Last source update: 7 Nov 2025, 16:04 GMT
Authority reference: SW25/W&WTE/1526
FTS notice number: 2025/S 000-072162
Classification (CPV): Sewerage works equipmentWastewater treatment plant construction workWastewater-plant repair and maintenance workWater-treatment work
Delivery area: Scotland (UKM)
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d203 Find a Tender

Contract terms

Performance terms: Please see Procurement Documents for further information.

Publisher note: To access this opportunity, please register using the following link: https://atamis-scottishwater.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_PublicLandingPage?SearchType=Projects

How it was run

Official notice

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Appointment period ends: 5 Dec 2025, 17:00 GMT
Submission channel: {"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages: en

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Timeline

22 Oct 2025 → 5 Dec 2025 · 3 dates

Invitations to tender expected370 days ago
22 Oct 2025, 00:00 BST
Notice published354 days ago
7 Nov 2025, 16:04 GMT
Admission / appointment period ends325 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
5 Dec 2025, 17:00 GMT

Notice history

1 event · 2 releases on Find a Tender

Deadline moved to 5 Dec 2025, 17:00 GMT
7 Nov 2025, 16:04 GMT
+14 days · was 21 Nov 2025, 17:00 GMT

Published amendments (1 · 1 deadline change)

When	What	Before	After	Shift
—	DeadlineIV.2.2.1	21 Nov 2025	5 Dec 2025	+14 d

1 amendment published without a description.

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Scottish Water

Contracting authorityWater The Bridge, 6 Buchanan Gate, Stepps, Glasgow, Scotland, G33 6FBContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

Glasgow Sheriff CourtReview body Glasgow

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