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PRO005185-Works-Framework-Rainwater Solutions

United Utilities Water Limited · Private utility

In brief

United Utilities Water Limited is looking for suppliers for construction and building maintenance work (North West).

It is a framework worth up to £40,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 1 year, up to 17 months with extensions, starting 4 December 2026.

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

Bids close at 2pm, Monday 16 November 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 5pm, Friday 6 November 2026
Bids by: 2pm, Monday 16 November 2026

How bids are scored

Commercial 50% · Technical 50%

A balance of quality and price.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 8 bids per contract for construction contracts in this region (from 514 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £40,000,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

What the notice says

United Utilities' (UU) Rainwater Management Strategy is founded on Sustainable Drainage principles, which prioritise the capture, reuse and management of rainwater as close as possible to where it falls. The strategy promotes the use of surface conveyance, infiltration, disconnection and attenuation to slow the movement of water through the catchment and reduce pressure on the wastewater network. We are looking to appoint 5 partners to support the delivery of Rainwater Solutions over the next 12 to 18 months. This framework forms an interim procurement solution to support with immediate AMP8 delivery requirements whilst United Utilities develops its longer-term Rainwater Management delivery model. The framework will provide access to suppliers capable of undertaking both Design & Build and Build Only delivery of Rainwater Management solutions and will generate valuable insight into supplier capability, capacity, performance and delivery approaches to inform future procurement arrangements supporting the wider AMP8 and AMP9 programme. The Rainwater Solutions Framework will support a combination of Design & Build and Build Only commissions, with the procurement delivery route determined on a scheme-by-scheme basis depending on programme requirements, complexity and design maturity

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 3 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £40,000,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in North West?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Can you meet what the notice mentions: Framework agreement?The tender documents will say exactly what is required.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

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.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: uk.eu-supply.com.
Send clarification questions before 5pm, Friday 6 November 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 2pm, Monday 16 November 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

2 November 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 103882-2026

About the buyer

United Utilities Water LimitedLast 12 months

Procurements

118

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for construction

Altrad Babcock Limited1 contract
Aquardia Process Solutions1 contract
CHG Electrical Limited1 contract
John L Lord & Son (Rizistal) Limited1 contract
MP&E Trading Co Ltd. T/A EMR Integrated Solutions1 contract

All tenders and awards from United Utilities Water Limited

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From notice 103882-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 2 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 2 November 2026.