AwardedAwarded 26 August 2026

Framework for the provision of Diving Services

United Utilities Water Limited · Private utility

In brief

United Utilities Water Limited awarded this contract to Briggs Marine Contractors Ltd, Edwards Diving Services Ltd. and Underwater Diving Services on 26 August 2026.

It is a framework worth up to £4,770,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 8 years with extensions, starting 16 July 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

What the notice says

This award covers 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.

Who won

WinnerValueDates
Briggs Marine Contractors Ltd (SME)
Edwards Diving Services Ltd. (SME)
Underwater Diving Services (SME)
£5,040,000
Awarded 26 August 2026

Values as the award notice gives them, excluding VAT where stated.

Timeline

  1. Tender notice · UK4, notice 014514-2026
  2. Contract award notice · UK6, notice 082351-2026

About the buyer

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Suppliers it has used most

From notice 014514-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 17 February 2026, last updated 28 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.