Official UK procurement notice
PRO004990-Services-Framework-Centirfuge and Associated Maintenance Service Operators
Authority: United Utilities Water Limited (Public body)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionThe primary objectives of this project are to achieve optimal centrifuge operations through effective start-up, monitoring, maintenance, and shutdown procedures. Personnel will be required to adjust operational parameters in line with process requirements and perform lubrication, oil and grease replenishment tasks according to the manufacturer's specifications. The project is structured around key phases, including centrifuge operations, routine maintenance, and site support. This involves handling materials and shunting equipment with telehandler operations. The Supplier is expected to meet performance standards that emphasize zero safety incidents, timely fault reporting, and adherence to maintenance schedules.
- How the procedure runs: A multi stage procurement activity. Conditions of Participation Questionnaire is used for stage 1, and assessment of submissions will allow shortlisting of bidders to Invitation to Negotiate.
CPV: Centrifuges · Operation of a sewage plant · Recruitment services · Repair and maintenance services of machinery · Sewage treatment consultancy services · Sewage treatment services · Sewer cleaning services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework
- Call-offs
- call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
- Places
- up to 2 suppliers · 2 appointed (full)
- Framework period
- 3 yrs · up to 8 yrs from 6 Apr 2026
Published description of the framework
Please refer to the tender documentation.
The lotProcurement structure
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- ITN Assessment (Commercial): Please refer to tender documentation for information on weightings
- ITN Assessment (Technical): Please refer to tender documentation for information on weightings
- “PRO004990-Services-Framework-Centirfuge and Associated Maintenance…” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 2 suppliers, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Utilities
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 17 Nov 2025, 17:00 GMT
- Last source update
- 2 Jul 2026, 15:31 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 23 Mar 2026
- Authority reference
PRO004990- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-001743- Accelerated
- Qualifying planned procurement notice
- Latest notice
- Contract award notice (UK6)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
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- How it runs
A multi stage procurement activity. Conditions of Participation Questionnaire is used for stage 1, and assessment of submissions will allow shortlisting of bidders to Invitation to Negotiate.
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 26 Feb 2026, 17:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 26 Jan 2026, 17:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
17 Nov 2025 → 14 Jul 2026 · 10 dates- Planning notice published344 days ago17 Nov 2025, 17:00 GMT
- Next notice expected343 days ago17 Nov 2025, 23:59 GMT
- Tender notice published291 days ago9 Jan 2026, 11:00 GMT
- Clarification questions by274 days ago26 Jan 2026, 17:00 GMT
- Admission / appointment period ends243 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown26 Feb 2026, 17:00 GMT
- Award decision expected by217 days ago23 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Contract starts204 days ago6 Apr 2026
- Assessment summaries sent117 days ago2 Jul 2026
- Latest notice published117 days ago2 Jul 2026, 15:31 BST
- Standstill ends105 days ago14 Jul 2026, 23:59 BST
Notice history
8 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 17 Nov 2025- Planned procurement notice published17 Nov 2025, 17:00 GMTUK3
- Tender notice published9 Jan 2026, 11:00 GMTUK4
- Published value published: £10,000,0009 Jan 2026, 11:00 GMT
- Status changed to active9 Jan 2026, 11:00 GMT
- Deadline moved to 26 Feb 2026, 17:00 GMT9 Jan 2026, 11:00 GMT+76 days · was 12 Dec 2025, 15:00 GMT
- Contract award notice published2 Jul 2026, 15:31 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete2 Jul 2026, 15:31 BST
- Contract signature expected15 Jul 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Euroby Limited, Westcoast Chemicals LimitedMobile Centrifuge and Associated Maintenance Service Operators15 Jul 2026 – 31 Mar 2030 | £10,000,000 | 2 Jul 2026standstill to 14 Jul 2026 | Standstill |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Framework contractors & participating bidders
2 commercial parties on the notice- Euroby LimitedFramework contractor
- Westcoast Chemicals LimitedFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (3)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Planned procurement notice Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender