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Published 12 Mar 2026, 14:02 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

The Supply, Deliver and Installation of Trickling Filters

Official notice

Authority: Scottish Water

Framework agreement2 lotsServicesNegotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Framework ceiling (notional)£2,400,000total for 2 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 30 Mar 2026
Lots 2see the lot list below

What is being bought2 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Scope and description of requirement the scope is for the Supply, Delivery and Installation of Trickling Filters across all Scottish Water operational areas, including remote regions such as the Highlands and Islands. More information on the requirements and specifications can be found within the internal documents folder within Atamis. Contract duration 4-year initial term with 4 x 1-year extension options. 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.<br/>Lot 1 Supply and-or Refurbishment of Distributors for Biological Waste Water Treatment. Approx £900K for initial 4-year term (£1.8m including extensions). Scope of the supply covered by this agreement:<br/>1. Specification, Design, Manufacture and/or Procurement.<br/>2. Installation and Installation Management.<br/>3. Testing, Commissioning and Training.<br/>4. Ongoing Servicing, Support and Maintenance.<br/>5. Documentation / Manuals.<br/>6. Opex analysis.<br/>The plant and equipment included in this procurement includes but is not limited to:<br/>1. Conventional Jet Reaction Drive. <br/>2. Paddle Wheel Drive.<br/>3. Peripheral Powered Drive. <br/>4. Centrally Powered Drive.<br/>5. Tubular Distribution Arms. <br/>6. Open-Trough Distribution Arms.<br/><br/>Lot 2 Complete Nitrifying Trickling Filter Package. Approx £300K for initial 4-year term (£600K including extensions). The scope of the supply covered by this agreement is for the surveying, design, manufacturing, works testing (where required), delivery, offloading, installation, commissioning and testing of Nitrifying Trickling Filter Package Plant and Equipment and all necessary ancillary equipment. The work scope will include, but will not be limited to:<br/>1. Specification, Design, Manufacture and/or Procurement.<br/>2. Installation and Installation Management.<br/>3. Testing, Commissioning and Training.<br/>4. Ongoing Servicing, Support and Maintenance.<br/>5. Documentation / Manuals.<br/>The plant and equipment included in this procurement includes but is not limited to:<br/>

  • Filters.<br/>
  • Media (Various Types).<br/>
  • Distributor Arms.

CPV: Removal services of biological waste

Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure

2 lots · all with a published value
Lot #1Supply and-or Refurbishment of Distributors for Biological Waste Water TreatmentPublished value£1,800,000

The Supply, Delivery and Installation of Trickling Filters<br/>Lot 1 Supply and-or Refurbishment of Distributors for Biological Waste Water Treatment. Approx £900K for initial 4-year term (£1.8m including extensions). Scope of the supply covered by this agreement:<br/>1. Specification, Design, Manufacture and/or Procurement.<br/>2. Installation and Installation Management.<br/>3. Testing, Commissioning and Training.<br/>4. Ongoing Servicing, Support and Maintenance.<br/>5. Documentation / Manuals.<br/>6. Opex analysis.<br/>The plant and equipment included in this procurement includes but is not limited to:<br/>1. Conventional Jet Reaction Drive.<br/>2. Paddle Wheel Drive.<br/>3. Peripheral Powered Drive.<br/>4. Centrally Powered Drive.<br/>5. Tubular Distribution Arms.<br/>6. Open-Trough Distribution Arms. Additional information: Addition CPV Code - 42912350

Delivery: Scotland · Scotland
Variant bids: not allowed
Lot #2Complete Nitrifying Trickling Filter PackagePublished value£600,000

The Supply, Delivery and Installation of Trickling Filters<br/>Lot 2 Complete Nitrifying Trickling Filter Package. Approx £300K for initial 4-year term (£300K including extensions). The scope of the supply covered by this agreement is for the surveying, design, manufacturing, works testing (where required), delivery, offloading, installation, commissioning and testing of Nitrifying Trickling Filter Package Plant and Equipment and all necessary ancillary equipment. The work scope will include, but will not be limited to:<br/>1. Specification, Design, Manufacture and/or Procurement.<br/>2. Installation and Installation Management.<br/>3. Testing, Commissioning and Training.<br/>4. Ongoing Servicing, Support and Maintenance.<br/>5. Documentation / Manuals.<br/>The plant and equipment included in this procurement includes but is not limited to:<br/>

  • Filters.<br/>
  • Media (Various Types).<br/>
  • Distributor Arms. Additional information: Addition CPV Code - 42912350
Delivery: Scotland · Scotland
Variant 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
Shortlisting
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What this means for your bid
  • “The Supply, Deliver and Installation of Trickling Filters” 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
Services
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
12 Mar 2026, 14:02 GMT
Last source update
12 Mar 2026, 14:02 GMT
Authority reference
SW26/W&WTE/1535
FTS notice number
2026/S 000-022352
Classification (CPV)
Removal services of biological waste
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-066871 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment
Performance terms

See procurement documents for further information

Publisher note: To access this opportunity please register using this 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
30 Mar 2026, 12:00 BST
Submission channel
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Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

Timeline

12 Mar 2026 → 30 Mar 2026 · 2 dates
  1. Notice published223 days ago
    12 Mar 2026, 14:02 GMT
  2. Admission / appointment period ends205 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    30 Mar 2026, 12:00 BST

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Scottish Water

Contracting authorityWater The Bridge, 6 Buchanan Gate Stepps, Glasgow, Scotland, G33 6FBContact name, email 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