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North West
Category Goods
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 4th Jun 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06ad42 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Drainage pipes |
| Procurement Method | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Value | £68,000,000 |
North West
Category Goods
Type Tender
No. of Lots 1
Status Active
Published 4th Jun 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06ad42 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Drainage pipes |
| Procurement Method | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Value | £68,000,000 |
Scope
Reference
PRO005060
Description
The Framework Agreement will cover the manufacture, supply, delivery, off-loading, installation guidelines, testing, technical support and (where applicable) disposal requirements of Polyethylene Pipes & Fittings in various sizes (as per the specification in schedule 5 of the framework document), for water applications, wastewater applications, water network applications and wastewater network applications. The material must conform to water industry standards for supply of material which will come into contact with potable water.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £68,000,000 excluding VAT
- £81,600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 25 November 2026 to 25 November 2031
- Possible extension to 25 November 2041
- 15 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Initial 5 year term with options for extensions of an additional 10 years (120 months) to be taken in increments as agreed between the Company and the Supplier
Main procurement category
Goods
Additional procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 44163000 - Pipes and fittings
- 44160000 - Pipeline, piping, pipes, casing, tubing and related items
- 44163100 - Pipes
- 44163110 - Drainage pipes
- 44163130 - Sewer pipes
- 44163140 - Steam and water pipes
- 44163200 - Pipe fittings
- 44167300 - Bends, tees and pipe fittings
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Split between technical capability (30%) and commercial bid (70%
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
N/A
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Must pass financial assessment criteria as per the CoPQ document
Technical ability conditions of participation
Must have the ability to adhere to the technical scope as detailed in schedule 5 of the framework document
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
19 June 2026, 4:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
3 July 2026, 4:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
16 November 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Bid | 70% Weighting | Cost | 70% |
| Technical Capability | 30% Weighting | Quality | 30% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
The supply of PE pipe and fittings. Three stage process - Phase 1; COPQ, Phase 2; ITN, Phase 3; BAFO. Additional stages may be added if required
Contracting authority
United Utilities Water Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVVB-5589-BWHX
Lingley Mere Business Park
Warrington
WA5 3LP
United Kingdom
Contact name: Daniel Vass
Telephone: +44 192578016
Email: Daniel.Vass [at] uuplc.co.uk
Website:
Region: UKD61 - Warrington
Organisation type: Private utility
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