Services-Framework-Mechanical Services(1)
United Utilities Water Limited · Private utility
In brief
United Utilities Water Limited was looking for suppliers for architecture and engineering and construction work. Bidding has closed and no award has been published yet.
It is a framework worth up to £48,000,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 2 years, up to 6 years with extensions, starting 9 October 2026.
It is split into 5 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
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
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 - Repairs and Machining (including Welding) 9 October 2026 to 9 October 2028 What this lot coversScope 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. | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Architecture and engineering | £24,000,000 |
| Lot 2 - Fabrication and Installation (1) (1) 9 October 2026 to 9 October 2028 What this lot coversScope 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 | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Architecture and engineering | £8,400,000 |
| Lot 3 - Gearbox Repair and Overhaul (1) 9 October 2026 to 9 October 2028 What this lot coversThe 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. | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Architecture and engineering | £3,600,000 |
| Lot 4 - Screens and Handling Equipment Repair and Overhaul (1) 9 October 2026 to 9 October 2028 What this lot coversThe 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 | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Architecture and engineering | £10,200,000 |
| Lot 5 - Supply of Fabricated Parts (1) 9 October 2026 to 9 October 2028 What this lot coversScope 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." | Construction, Building maintenance and repairs, Architecture and engineering | £1,800,000 |
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 037268-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
119Awards
39Suppliers it has used most for architecture and engineering
- RPS Environmental Management Limited2 contracts
- Socotec UK Ltd2 contracts
- AE Yates Ltd1 contract
- APEC Environmental Limited1 contract
- Airborne Environmental Consultants1 contract
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From notice 037268-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 23 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.