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Framework for the provision of Diving Services

United Utilities Water Limited

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: United Utilities Water Limited

Buyer Address: Lingley Mere Business Park, Warrington, UKD61, WA5 3LP, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Mark McCue

Contact Email: Mark.McCue@uuplc.co.uk

Contact Telephone: +44 293420000

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
4770000.0 GBP
Gross: 5724000 GBP
Published
17 Feb 2026, 17:00
Deadline
07 May 2026, 15:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
98363000 - Diving services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

This tender seeks to establish a single-Lot Framework covering the provision of General Diving Services for United Utilities, for inland / inshore projects undertaking commercial diving operations in accordance with the Diving at Work Regulations 1997, the Approved Code of Practice for Commercial Diving Projects Inland/Inshore and any other applicable legislation.

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Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014514-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot LOT-0000 Status: active

Lot LOT-0000 Value: GBP 4,770,000

Lot LOT-0000 Value (Gross): GBP 5,724,000

Lot LOT-0000 Contract Start: 2026-07-16T00:00:00Z

Lot LOT-0000 Contract End: 2029-07-16T23:59:59+01:00

Lot LOT-0000 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot LOT-0000 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (40%)

Lot LOT-0000 Award Criterion (price): Commercial (60%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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