Official UK procurement notice
Sludge Disposal and/or Restoration, Sludge Treatment and Sludge Storage
Authority: United Utilities Water Limited (Public body)
What is being bought3 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionUnited Utilities ae seeking alternate ways to dispose of and/or treat its raw sludge for circa 100,000 tonnes per annum. The requirement of this DPS will be in 3 lots: Lot 1: Sludge Disposal and/ or Restoration In this lot the Company's is sourcing supplier's who can dispose of a set volume of its raw sludge per annum. Lot 2: Sludge Treatment In this lot the Company's is sourcing supplier's who could treat a set volume of its raw sludge per annum in line with the Biosolids Assurance Scheme (BAS). Lot 3: Sludge Storage In this lot the Company's is sourcing storage capacity in either an outdoor hard standing area or roof covered storage area for its Biosolids (treated sludge). Sludge would be stored over a number months before being transferred to its final destination by the Company.
Applicants are required to submit their response to the DPS Questionnaire by 12PM 01/07/2024 to be assessed prior to the first round of mini-competitions/ awards estimated to be run in July 2024
- Two-stage procedure: up to 5 candidates will be invited to tender.
CPV: Land reclamation services · Landfill management services · Sludge disposal services · Sludge removal services · Sludge transport services · Sludge treatment services · Sludge-storage tanks · Storage containers · Storage services · Storage tanks
Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure
3 lots · all with a published value (£15,000,000 together)Lot #1Sludge Disposal and/or RestorationPublished value£8,000,000
Sludge disposal and/ or restoration services for the disposal of raw sludge
Lot #2Sludge Treatment (1)Published value£4,500,000
Sludge treatment services at suppliers premises for raw sludge
Lot #3Sludge Storage (1)Published value£2,500,000
Storage locations for Biosolids (treated sludge) in either outdoor hard standing or roof covered areas, accessible by artic tankers.
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- Shortlisting
- Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
- Turnover usually expected: about £5,000,000 – ~£16,000,000 per lot (twice each lot's annual value).
Turnover is an indicative market norm (≈2× annual value), not a published condition.
Competition analysis · published record, not a forecast of who will bid
How United Utilities Water Limited buys Refuse disposal and treatment (CPV 9051), and who usually turns up
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Half of these awards were announced within 89 days of the bid deadline.
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Lot #1Sludge Disposal and/or RestorationCPV 90513900Published estimate£8.0m
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1 bid14%
2–357%
4–628%
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Middle 50%£7.4m–£8.0m
Estimate£8.0m
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None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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| £1.6bn57 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 21 live · £625m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 6% below n=19 | |
| £1.2bn95 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 27 live · £394m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=33 | |
Barnardo'sLarge | £167m83 awards in 36m · last this month | 31 live · £87m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=38 |
| £6.0m18 awards in 36m · last 4 months ago | 3 live · £598k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 15% below n=2 | |
| £8.5m15 awards in 36m · last 5 months ago | 6 live · £9.3m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 17% above n=18 |
Lot #2Sludge Treatment (1)CPV 90513900Published estimate£4.5m
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1 bid9%
2–360%
4–630%
7+2%
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Where the award price may land.
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Based on 8 comparable awards. Each lot reflects its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
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Middle 50%£4.2m–£4.5m
Estimate£4.5m
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No earlier contract of this buyer matches this lot on the published record.
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Who could compete for this lot?
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None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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| £1.6bn57 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 21 live · £625m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 6% below n=19 | |
| £1.2bn95 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 27 live · £394m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=33 | |
| £40m31 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 4 live · £8.6m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs | |
| £27m14 awards in 36m · last 3 months ago | 3 live · £15m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 50% below n=6 | |
| £6.0m18 awards in 36m · last 4 months ago | 3 live · £598k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 15% below n=2 |
Lot #3Sludge Storage (1)CPV 90513900Published estimate£2.5m
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1 bid8%
2–362%
4–629%
7+2%
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Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
Based on 8 comparable awards. Each lot reflects its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Middle 50%£2.4m–£2.5m
Estimate£2.5m
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| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
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| Cleansing Service Group LimitedWorked for this buyer | Framework-Services-Hazardous Waste Management & Cleaning Servicesnotice published Apr 2023 | Lot 2 - Hazardous Waste Management & Cleaning Services – South West of UU region | — | Similar wording and category |
| Adler and Allan LtdWorked for this buyer | Framework-Services-Hazardous Waste Management & Cleaning Servicesnotice published Apr 2023 | Lot 2 - Hazardous Waste Management & Cleaning Services – South West of UU region | — | Similar wording and category |
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Who could compete for this lot?
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None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
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| £1.6bn57 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 21 live · £625m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 6% below n=19 | |
| £1.2bn95 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 27 live · £394m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | at estimate n=33 | |
Adler and Allan LtdLarge | £1.8m17 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 4 live · £131k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 13% above n=4 |
| £8.5m15 awards in 36m · last 5 months ago | 6 live · £9.3m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 17% above n=18 | |
| £9.3m18 awards in 36m · last 6 months ago | 3 live · £1.6m iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 19% below n=2 |
About this data
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Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
- Legal basis
- CELEX · 32014L0025 Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016 (Directive 2014/25/EU)
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Requests to participate open
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 31 May 2024, 09:49 BST
- Last source update
- 31 May 2024, 09:49 BST
- Authority reference
PRO004779- FTS notice number
2024/S 000-016964- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-046c8dFind a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
How to participate & submission route
Official notice Submit via EU-Supply (CTM)- Requests to participate (first stage)
- —
- Tender submission deadline
- 2 Jul 2029, 12:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- —
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission","written"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bid validity
- 360 days from the deadline
- Shortlist
- up to 5 candidates invited to tender
Timeline
31 May 2024 → 2 Jul 2029 · 2 dates- Notice published31 May 2024, 09:49 BST
- Today22 Oct 2026
- Submission deadline2 Jul 2029, 12:00 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Nothing awarded yet- Awards (0)
- No award published
- Contracts (0)
- No contract published
- Bid statistics
- No aggregate bid statistics published
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- High Court of England & WalesReview body
- United UtilitiesMediation bodyReview contact point
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Economic and financial selection criteria
- Technical selection criteria