Construction Contract Leads
Scotland
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 2
Status Active
Published 12th Mar 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-066871 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Removal services of biological waste |
| Procurement Method | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Value | £2,400,000 |
Scotland
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 2
Status Active
Published 12th Mar 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-066871 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Removal services of biological waste |
| Procurement Method | Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition |
| Value | £2,400,000 |
Section I: Contracting entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Water
The Bridge, 6 Buchanan Gate Stepps
Glasgow
G33 6FB
Contact
Kevin Toal
kevin.toal2 [at] scottishwater.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKM - Scotland
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
I.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
I.6) Main activity
Water
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
The Supply, Deliver and Installation of Trickling Filters
Reference number
SW26/W&WTE/1535
II.1.2) Main CPV code
- 90524300 - Removal services of biological waste
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short 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.
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:
1. Specification, Design, Manufacture and/or Procurement.
2. Installation and Installation Management.
3. Testing, Commissioning and Training.
4. Ongoing Servicing, Support and Maintenance.
5. Documentation / Manuals.
6. Opex analysis.
The plant and equipment included in this procurement includes but is not limited to:
1. Conventional Jet Reaction Drive.
2. Paddle Wheel Drive.
3. Peripheral Powered Drive.
4. Centrally Powered Drive.
5. Tubular Distribution Arms.
6. Open-Trough Distribution Arms.
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:
1. Specification, Design, Manufacture and/or Procurement.
2. Installation and Installation Management.
3. Testing, Commissioning and Training.
4. Ongoing Servicing, Support and Maintenance.
5. Documentation / Manuals.
The plant and equipment included in this procurement includes but is not limited to:
• Filters.
• Media (Various Types).
• Distributor Arms.
II.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £2,400,000
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Complete Nitrifying Trickling Filter Package
Lot No
2
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90524300 - Removal services of biological waste
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Scotland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Supply, Delivery and Installation of Trickling Filters
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:
1. Specification, Design, Manufacture and/or Procurement.
2. Installation and Installation Management.
3. Testing, Commissioning and Training.
4. Ongoing Servicing, Support and Maintenance.
5. Documentation / Manuals.
The plant and equipment included in this procurement includes but is not limited to:
• Filters.
• Media (Various Types).
• Distributor Arms.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £600,000
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
96
This contract is subject to renewal
No
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
II.2.14) Additional information
Addition CPV Code - 42912350
II.2) Description
II.2.1) Title
Supply and-or Refurbishment of Distributors for Biological Waste Water Treatment
Lot No
1
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 90524300 - Removal services of biological waste
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
Main site or place of performance
Scotland
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
The Supply, Delivery and Installation of Trickling Filters
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:
1. Specification, Design, Manufacture and/or Procurement.
2. Installation and Installation Management.
3. Testing, Commissioning and Training.
4. Ongoing Servicing, Support and Maintenance.
5. Documentation / Manuals.
6. Opex analysis.
The plant and equipment included in this procurement includes but is not limited to:
1. Conventional Jet Reaction Drive.
2. Paddle Wheel Drive.
3. Peripheral Powered Drive.
4. Centrally Powered Drive.
5. Tubular Distribution Arms.
6. Open-Trough Distribution Arms.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Price is not the only award criterion and all criteria are stated only in the procurement documents
II.2.6) Estimated value
Value excluding VAT: £1,800,000
II.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
96
This contract is subject to renewal
No
II.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
II.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
II.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
II.2.14) Additional information
Addition CPV Code - 42912350
Section III. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
III.1) Conditions for participation
III.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.3) Technical and professional ability
Selection criteria as stated in the procurement documents
III.1.4) Objective rules and criteria for participation
List and brief description of rules and criteria
See procurement documents for further information
III.2) Conditions related to the contract
III.2.2) Contract performance conditions
See procurement documents for further information
Section IV. Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
IV.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Date
30 March 2026
Local time
12:00pm
IV.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
Section VI. Complementary information
VI.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
VI.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
VI.3) Additional information
To access this opportunity please register using this link -
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Glasgow Sheriff Court
1 Carlton Place
Glasgow
G5 9DA
Country
United Kingdom
VI.4.2) Body responsible for mediation procedures
Scottish Water
The Bridge, 6 Buchanan Gate Stepps
Glasgow
G33 6FB
kevin.toal2 [at] scottishwater.co.uk
Country
United Kingdom
