Buyer Name: United Utilities Water Limited
Buyer Address: Lingley Mere Business Park, Warrington, UKD61, WA5 3LP, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Ryan Seddon
Contact Email: ryan.seddon@uuplc.co.uk
Contact Telephone: +44 7771396216
PRO004920-Services-Framework-Mechanical Services
Buyer Contact Info
Status
active
active
Procedure
open
open
Value
48000000.0 GBP
Gross: 57600000 GBP
48000000.0 GBP
Gross: 57600000 GBP
Published
03 Mar 2026, 16:30
03 Mar 2026, 16:30
Deadline
10 Apr 2026, 15:00
10 Apr 2026, 15:00
Contract Start
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Contract End
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Category
services
services
CPV
71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
71333000 - Mechanical engineering services
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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.
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Opportunity Context
More Information Links
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019175-2026
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lots
Lot Title: Lot 1 - Repairs and Machining (including Welding)
Lot 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 LOT-0001 Status: active
Lot LOT-0001 Value: GBP 24,000,000
Lot LOT-0001 Value (Gross): GBP 28,800,000
Lot LOT-0001 Contract Start: 2026-09-07T00:00:00Z
Lot LOT-0001 Contract End: 2028-09-07T23:59:59+01:00
Lot LOT-0001 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot LOT-0001 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (45%)
Lot LOT-0001 Award Criterion (price): Commercial (55%)
Lot Title: Lot 2 - Fabrication and Installation (1)
Lot 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 LOT-0002 Status: active
Lot LOT-0002 Value: GBP 8,400,000
Lot LOT-0002 Value (Gross): GBP 10,080,000
Lot LOT-0002 Contract Start: 2026-09-07T00:00:00Z
Lot LOT-0002 Contract End: 2028-09-07T23:59:59+01:00
Lot LOT-0002 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot LOT-0002 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (45%)
Lot LOT-0002 Award Criterion (price): Commercial (55%)
Lot Title: Lot 3 - Gearbox Repair and Overhaul (1)
Lot 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 LOT-0003 Status: active
Lot LOT-0003 Value: GBP 3,600,000
Lot LOT-0003 Value (Gross): GBP 4,320,000
Lot LOT-0003 Contract Start: 2026-09-07T00:00:00Z
Lot LOT-0003 Contract End: 2028-09-07T23:59:59+01:00
Lot LOT-0003 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot LOT-0003 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (45%)
Lot LOT-0003 Award Criterion (price): Commercial (55%)
Lot Title: Lot 4 - Screens and Handling Equipment Repair and Overhaul (1)
Lot 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 LOT-0004 Status: active
Lot LOT-0004 Value: GBP 10,200,000
Lot LOT-0004 Value (Gross): GBP 12,240,000
Lot LOT-0004 Contract Start: 2026-09-07T00:00:00Z
Lot LOT-0004 Contract End: 2028-09-07T23:59:59+01:00
Lot LOT-0004 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot LOT-0004 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (45%)
Lot LOT-0004 Award Criterion (price): Commercial (55%)
Lot Title: Lot 5 - Supply of Fabricated Parts (1)
Lot 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 LOT-0005 Status: active
Lot LOT-0005 Value: GBP 1,800,000
Lot LOT-0005 Value (Gross): GBP 2,160,000
Lot LOT-0005 Contract Start: 2026-09-07T00:00:00Z
Lot LOT-0005 Contract End: 2028-09-07T23:59:59+01:00
Lot LOT-0005 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot LOT-0005 Award Criterion (quality): Technical (40%)
Lot LOT-0005 Award Criterion (price): Commercial (60%)
Documents
Document Description: Not published
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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