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Scope

Reference

PRO004920

Description

Provision of a framework covering Mechanical Services for the purposes of Maintenance activities on assets and installations, incorporating five lots. The five lots are as follows: Repairs and Machining (including Welding), Fabrication and Installation, Gearbox Repair and Overhaul, Screens and Handling Equipment Repair and Overhaul and Supply of Fabricated Parts.

Commercial tool

Establishes a framework

Total value (estimated)

• £48,000,000 excluding VAT
• £57,600,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

• 7 September 2026 to 7 September 2028
• Possible extension to 7 September 2032
• 6 years, 1 day

Description of possible extension:

May be extended for up to 4 years, based on 12 monthly increments.

Main procurement category

Services

Contract locations

• UKD - North West (England)

Not the same for all lots

CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.

Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1 - Repairs and Machining (including Welding)

Description

Scope of Services to cover the mechanical repairs and machining (including welding) requirements on all sites throughout the United Utilities Operational area. On and off-site work is encapsulated within the scope of this lot. The Contractor shall complete all work and ensure that each output complies with the relevant British Standard Requirements for Mechanical Installations and UU Standards.

Lot value (estimated)

• £24,000,000 excluding VAT
• £28,800,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
• 45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant
• 45259100 - Wastewater-plant repair and maintenance work
• 45262680 - Welding
• 50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery
• 50531000 - Repair and maintenance services for non-electrical machinery
• 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2 - Fabrication and Installation (1)

Description

Scope of Services to cover the pre-inspection, manufacture and installation of various types of metal and plastic constructed equipment ranging from handrails, flooring, walkways, companion ways, vertical steel ladders, access covers throughout the United Utilities Operational area. The Contractor shall complete all work and ensure that each installation complies with the relevant British Standard Requirements for Mechanical Installations and UU Standards.

Lot value (estimated)

• £8,400,000 excluding VAT
• £10,080,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
• 45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant
• 45259100 - Wastewater-plant repair and maintenance work
• 45262680 - Welding
• 50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery
• 50531000 - Repair and maintenance services for non-electrical machinery
• 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot LOT-0003. Lot 3 - Gearbox Repair and Overhaul (1)

Description

The Scope of Services shall include for all services predominantly associated with the repair of gearboxes that are used on Company sites and throughout its Operational Area. The gearboxes shall include, but shall not be restricted to, geared motor type gearboxes, single and double reduction worm and wheel type gearboxes, single / double / triple reduction helical geared gearboxes and single / double / triple reduction bevel geared gearboxes.

Lot value (estimated)

• £3,600,000 excluding VAT
• £4,320,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
• 45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant
• 45259100 - Wastewater-plant repair and maintenance work
• 45262680 - Welding
• 50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery
• 50531000 - Repair and maintenance services for non-electrical machinery
• 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot LOT-0004. Lot 4 - Screens and Handling Equipment Repair and Overhaul (1)

Description

The scope of Services for this covers the proactive and reactive servicing, refurbishment and repair of: • Water & Wastewater Inlet Screens • Network & CSO Screens • River Intake & Pumping Station Screens • All screenings handling equipment, with the exception of wash water pumping systems/skids/pump sets • Launders and screenings transfer equipment

Lot value (estimated)

• £10,200,000 excluding VAT
• £12,240,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
• 42996500 - Sewage screens
• 45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant
• 45259100 - Wastewater-plant repair and maintenance work
• 45262680 - Welding
• 50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery
• 50531000 - Repair and maintenance services for non-electrical machinery
• 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Lot LOT-0005. Lot 5 - Supply of Fabricated Parts (1)

Description

Scope of services for the manufacture, off-site testing, and delivery of bespoke mechanical products. This Lot is intended to cover "non-standard" items that cannot be purchased "off-the-shelf."

Lot value (estimated)

• £1,800,000 excluding VAT
• £2,160,000 including VAT

Framework lot values may be shared with other lots

CPV classifications

• 71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
• 45259000 - Repair and maintenance of plant
• 45259100 - Wastewater-plant repair and maintenance work
• 45262680 - Welding
• 50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery
• 50531000 - Repair and maintenance services for non-electrical machinery
• 71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

Same for all lots

Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.

Framework

Maximum number of suppliers

Unlimited

Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers

0%

Framework operation description

Details are as set out in the Framework Terms and Conditions, and supporting tender documentation.

Award method when using the framework

Either with or without competition

Contracting authorities that may use the framework

Establishing party only

Participation

Particular suitability

Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1 - Repairs and Machining (including Welding)

Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2 - Fabrication and Installation (1)

Lot LOT-0003. Lot 3 - Gearbox Repair and Overhaul (1)

Lot LOT-0004. Lot 4 - Screens and Handling Equipment Repair and Overhaul (1)

Lot LOT-0005. Lot 5 - Supply of Fabricated Parts (1)

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)

Submission

Enquiry deadline

20 March 2026, 12:00am

Submission type

Tenders

Tender submission deadline

10 April 2026, 4:00pm

Submission address and any special instructions

Tenders may be submitted electronically

Yes

Languages that may be used for submission

English

Award decision date (estimated)

24 August 2026

Award criteria

Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1 - Repairs and Machining (including Welding)

Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2 - Fabrication and Installation (1)

Lot LOT-0003. Lot 3 - Gearbox Repair and Overhaul (1)

Lot LOT-0004. Lot 4 - Screens and Handling Equipment Repair and Overhaul (1)

Lot LOT-0005. Lot 5 - Supply of Fabricated Parts (1)

Other information

Conflicts assessment prepared/revised

Yes

Procedure

Procedure type

Competitive flexible procedure

Special regime

Utilities

Competitive flexible procedure description

This procurement will be delivered under the Competitive Flexible Procedure, based on a multi-stage process, comprised of the following stages: Stage 1: Condition of Participation Stage Stage 2: Invitation to Negotiate Stage 3: Best and Final Offer Note that additional details of the process, including shortlisting criteria are contained within the tender suite.

Contracting authority

United Utilities Water Limited

• Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVVB-5589-BWHX

Lingley Mere Business Park

Warrington

WA5 3LP

United Kingdom

Contact name: Ryan Seddon

Telephone: +44 7771396216

Email: ryan.seddon [at] uuplc.co.uk

Website:

Region: UKD61 - Warrington

Organisation type: Private utility