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Screens and Screenings Handling

Scottish Water · Public body

In brief

Scottish Water was looking for suppliers for construction work. Bidding has closed and no award has been published yet.

It is a framework worth up to £10,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

It is split into 2 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.

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What the notice says

Scope & Description of requirement<br/><br/>The scope of supply is for the design, supply, installation, commissioning, and ongoing service and maintenance of Screens and Screenings Handling Systems across all Scottish Water operational areas, including remote regions such as the Highlands and Islands. The scope includes after-sales support, system testing, and operator training, ensuring a fully integrated and reliable end-to-end delivery.<br/><br/>The Screens and Screenings Handling Systems shall be designed to ensure continuous, efficient, and compliant operation, supporting the removal, conveyance, and hygienic disposal of screenings in line with Scottish Water’s technical and…Read the full description
Scope & Description of requirement<br/><br/>The scope of supply is for the design, supply, installation, commissioning, and ongoing service and maintenance of Screens and Screenings Handling Systems across all Scottish Water operational areas, including remote regions such as the Highlands and Islands. The scope includes after-sales support, system testing, and operator training, ensuring a fully integrated and reliable end-to-end delivery.<br/><br/>The Screens and Screenings Handling Systems shall be designed to ensure continuous, efficient, and compliant operation, supporting the removal, conveyance, and hygienic disposal of screenings in line with Scottish Water’s technical and environmental standards.<br/><br/>Standards & Requirements<br/><br/>All products supplied under this framework must comply with Scottish Water’s Requirements, which are subject to periodic updates. Suppliers are responsible for ensuring that all equipment and associated processes meet the latest applicable standards throughout the duration of the framework.<br/><br/>Applicable Standards<br/><br/>Equipment must conform to:<br/>• Scottish Water Requirements (see below)<br/>• Relevant British Standards, including but not limited to BS EN 12255 for wastewater treatment systems<br/>• Water Industry Mechanical and Electrical Specifications (WIMES)<br/>• Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations (DSEAR) 2002, updated 2015<br/><br/>All systems must integrate seamlessly with existing Wastewater Treatment Works (WwTW) infrastructure and SCADA systems and be capable of operating under variable flow and load conditions while maintaining compliance with discharge consents.<br/><br/>Contract Duration<br/><br/>4-year initial term with 2 x 2-year extensions options:<br/><br/>• Lot 1: Screens and Screenings Handling - Approx £3.5m for initial 4 years term (£7m including extensions).<br/><br/>• Lot 2: Sludge Screens and Screenings Handling - Approx £1.5m for initial 4 years term (£3m including extensions).<br/><br/>The break points in the contract will allow SW to review the market and ensure the product <br/>is still fit for purpose and providing value for money.

Lots

LotTradeValue
Lot 1 PQQ - Screens and Screenings Handling
What this lot covers

The scope of supply is for the design, supply, installation, commissioning, and ongoing service and maintenance of Screens and Screenings Handling Systems across all Scottish Water operational areas, including remote regions such as the Highlands and Islands. The scope includes after-sales support, system testing, and operator training, ensuring a fully integrated and reliable end-to-end delivery.<br/><br/>The Screens and Screenings Handling Systems shall be designed to ensure continuous, efficient, and compliant operation, supporting the removal, conveyance, and hygienic disposal of screenings in line with Scottish Water’s technical and environmental standards.<br/><br/>The Supplier shall provide all services necessary to deliver the above scope, including:<br/><br/>• Existing asset surveys<br/>• Condition assessments<br/>• Delivery either as a complete turnkey solution or via clearly defined work packages<br/><br/>Close collaboration will be required with:<br/>• Scottish Water’s internal Operations and Maintenance teams<br/>• Alliance contractors<br/>• Framework suppliers<br/><br/>This collaborative approach is essential to ensure seamless integration with existing infrastructure and operational practices.<br/><br/>Waste disposal activities under this framework must:<br/>• Comply with all relevant legislation<br/>• Be carried out by a licensed waste disposal provider<br/><br/>The Supplier is expected to actively support Scottish Water’s Beyond Net Zero strategy by:<br/>• Minimising waste generation<br/>• Applying circular economy principles—reduce, reuse, recycle<br/>• Minimising waste sent to landfill<br/><br/>All works must comply with:<br/>• Scottish Water technical specifications<br/>• WIMES (Water Industry Mechanical and Electrical Specifications)<br/>• Relevant British Standards (BS)<br/>• Applicable regulatory requirements<br/><br/>These specifications are subject to regular review and updates throughout the framework duration. Full details are provided in Section 4: Standards and Requirements of the Scope document.<br/><br/>The Supplier shall be responsible for providing:<br/>• Works Manuals<br/>• Asset Scripts<br/><br/>These must be delivered in the format specified by Scottish Water and provided at the same time as the associated equipment.

Construction£7,000,000
Lot 2 PQQ - Sludge Screens and Screenings Handling
What this lot covers

The scope of supply is for the design, supply, installation, commissioning, and ongoing service and maintenance of Screens and Screenings Handling Systems across all Scottish Water operational areas, including remote regions such as the Highlands and Islands. The scope includes after-sales support, system testing, and operator training, ensuring a fully integrated and reliable end-to-end delivery.<br/><br/>The Screens and Screenings Handling Systems shall be designed to ensure continuous, efficient, and compliant operation, supporting the removal, conveyance, and hygienic disposal of screenings in line with Scottish Water’s technical and environmental standards.<br/><br/>The Supplier shall provide all services necessary to deliver the above scope, including:<br/><br/>• Existing asset surveys<br/>• Condition assessments<br/>• Delivery either as a complete turnkey solution or via clearly defined work packages<br/><br/>Close collaboration will be required with:<br/>• Scottish Water’s internal Operations and Maintenance teams<br/>• Alliance contractors<br/>• Framework suppliers<br/><br/>This collaborative approach is essential to ensure seamless integration with existing infrastructure and operational practices.<br/><br/>Waste disposal activities under this framework must:<br/>• Comply with all relevant legislation<br/>• Be carried out by a licensed waste disposal provider<br/><br/>The Supplier is expected to actively support Scottish Water’s Beyond Net Zero strategy by:<br/>• Minimising waste generation<br/>• Applying circular economy principles—reduce, reuse, recycle<br/>• Minimising waste sent to landfill<br/><br/>All works must comply with:<br/>• Scottish Water technical specifications<br/>• WIMES (Water Industry Mechanical and Electrical Specifications)<br/>• Relevant British Standards (BS)<br/>• Applicable regulatory requirements<br/><br/>These specifications are subject to regular review and updates throughout the framework duration. Full details are provided in Section 4: Standards and Requirements of the Scope document.<br/><br/>The Supplier shall be responsible for providing:<br/>• Works Manuals<br/>• Asset Scripts<br/><br/>These must be delivered in the format specified by Scottish Water and provided at the same time as the associated equipment.

Construction£3,000,000

Timeline

  1. Contract notice · notice 067643-2025
  2. Contract notice (update) · notice 072162-2025

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Scottish WaterLast 12 months

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From notice 067643-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 22 October 2025, last updated 7 November 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.