Construction Contract Leads
North West
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 31st Mar 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-067896 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Laboratory services |
| Procurement Method | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Value | £2,400,000 |
North West
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 31st Mar 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-067896 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Laboratory services |
| Procurement Method | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Value | £2,400,000 |
Scope
Reference
PRO004973
Description
United Utilities requires a framework supplier to provide 6 monthly routine, MCERTS鈥慶ompliant sampling, laboratory analysis and reporting for 24 Odour Control Units (OCUs) across 11 Industrial Emissions Directive 鈥� permitted wastewater sites. Odour Control Units (OCUs) are treatment systems, and the associated assets are installed and operated by United Utilities as part of its AMP8 and AMP9 environmental obligations set out by the Environment Agency to capture and treat odorous and corrosive gases before they are released to the atmosphere.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- 拢2,400,000 excluding VAT
- 拢3,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2030
- Possible extension to 31 July 2035
- 9 years
Description of possible extension:
Extension of up to a further 5 years.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
2
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Direct award and mini competitions
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
13 April 2026, 5:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
15 June 2026, 2:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
6 July 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Technical | Quality | 50% |
| Commercial | Price | 50% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
United Utilities requires a framework supplier to provide 6 monthly routine, MCERTS鈥慶ompliant sampling, laboratory analysis and reporting for 24 Odour Control Units (OCUs) across 11 Industrial Emissions Directive 鈥� permitted wastewater sites. Odour Control Units (OCUs) are treatment systems, and the associated assets are installed and operated by United Utilities as part of its AMP8 and AMP9 environmental obligations set out by the Environment Agency to capture and treat odorous and corrosive gases before they are released to the atmosphere.
Contracting authority
United Utilities Water Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVVB-5589-BWHX
Lingley Mere Business Park
Warrington
WA5 3LP
United Kingdom
Contact name: Keeley McConville
Telephone: +44 293420000
Email: amp8procurements [at] uuplc.co.uk
Website:
Region: UKD61 - Warrington
Organisation type: Private utility