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Preliminary Market Engagement - Graphene in Concrete
United Utilities Water Limited · Private utility
In brief
United Utilities Water Limited has announced plans to buy this contract. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
The notice does not state a value.
The contract runs for 1 year, starting 1 September 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.
Can I win this?
Competition
Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for similar contracts in this region (from 1883 awards in the last 12 months).
What the notice says
United Utilities are looking to engage the market to understand who has capabilities of providing graphene enhanced concrete, which can improve the material's microstructure, potentially reduce cement use, and lower embodied carbon while enhancing concrete performance .
During the AMP8-AMP10 capital programme UU are expected to pour large volumes of concrete and sustainable approaches are key to meeting various new environmental regulations.
By exploring this innovation, United Utilities aims to lead the adoption of new technologies that support United Utilities' journey to net zero by 2050 and help open emerging low‑carbon markets.
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
Timeline
- Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 011934-2026
About the buyer
United Utilities Water LimitedLast 12 months
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119Awards
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From notice 011934-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 10 February 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.