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Sewer Flooding Mitigation Framework

United Utilities Water Limited · Private utility

In brief

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

It is a framework worth up to £20,780,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 41 months, up to 161 months with extensions, starting 10 November 2026.

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

Bids close at 4pm, Monday 28 September 2026.

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

Can I win this?

Key dates

Questions by: 4pm, Monday 21 September 2026
Bids by: 4pm, Monday 28 September 2026

How bids are scored

Technical Capability 60% · Commercial (Pricing) 40%

Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.

Competition

Usually high: a median of 8 bids per contract for construction contracts in this region (from 297 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 £20,780,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

What the notice says

This procurement covers the United Utilities Sewer Flooding Mitigation Framework Agreement

Should I bid?

Tick what applies to you. Nothing is saved.

Can you prepare a good bid in 0 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £20,780,000 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 4pm, Monday 21 September 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before 4pm, Monday 28 September 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Timeline

27 August 2026Tender notice · UK4, notice 081910-2026

About the buyer

United Utilities Water LimitedLast 12 months

Procurements

111

Awards

Suppliers it has used most for construction

AE Yates Ltd1 contract
Altrad Babcock Limited1 contract
Aquardia Process Solutions1 contract
Askam Civil Engineering Ltd1 contract
Bachy Soletanche Limited1 contract

All tenders and awards from United Utilities Water Limited

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From notice 081910-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 27 August 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.