Official UK procurement notice
Services-Framework-Mechanical Services(1) · UK public procurement notice
Authority: United Utilities Water Limited (Public body)
What is being bought5 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionProvision of a framework covering Mechanical Services for the purposes of Maintenance activities on assets and installations, incorporating five lots. The five lots are as follows: Repairs and Machining (including Welding), Fabrication and Installation, Gearbox Repair and Overhaul, Screens and Handling Equipment Repair and Overhaul and Supply of Fabricated Parts.
- How the procedure runs: This procurement will be delivered under the Competitive Flexible Procedure, based on a multi-stage process, comprised of the following stages: Stage 1: Condition of Participation Stage Stage 2: Invitation to Negotiate Stage 3: Best and Final Offer Note that additional details of the process, including shortlisting criteria are contained within the tender suite.
CPV: Mechanical and electrical engineering services · Mechanical engineering services · Repair and maintenance of plant · Repair and maintenance services for non-electrical machinery · Repair and maintenance services of machinery · Sewage screens · Wastewater-plant repair and maintenance work · Welding
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework
- Call-offs
- call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
- Framework period
- 2 yrs · up to 6 yrs from 9 Oct 2026
Published description of the framework
Details are as set out in the Framework Terms and Conditions, and supporting tender documentation.
Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure
5 lots · all with a published value · evaluation weights differ by lotLot #1Repairs and Machining (including Welding)RenewalPublished value£24,000,000
Scope 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.
Lot #2Fabrication and Installation (1) (1)RenewalPublished value£8,400,000
Scope 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
Lot #3Gearbox Repair and Overhaul (1)RenewalPublished value£3,600,000
The 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.
Lot #4Screens and Handling Equipment Repair and Overhaul (1)RenewalPublished value£10,200,000
The 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
Lot #5Supply of Fabricated Parts (1)RenewalPublished value£1,800,000
Scope 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."
What it takes to wini
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).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
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).
Lots publish different evaluation splits; there is no single procedure weighting.
- Price carries 55–60 points depending on the lot; most lots put it at 55 points.
- “Services-Framework-Mechanical Services(1)” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
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
- Closed
- 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
- 23 Apr 2026, 16:30 BST
- Last source update
- 23 Apr 2026, 16:30 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 28 Sept 2026
- Authority reference
PRO004920- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-037268- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a04Find a Tender
- How it runs
This procurement will be delivered under the Competitive Flexible Procedure, based on a multi-stage process, comprised of the following stages: Stage 1: Condition of Participation Stage Stage 2: Invitation to Negotiate Stage 3: Best and Final Offer Note that additional details of the process, including shortlisting criteria are contained within the tender suite.
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
- 18 May 2026, 16:00 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 7 May 2026, 16:00 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Timeline
23 Apr 2026 → 9 Oct 2026 · 5 dates- Tender notice published186 days ago23 Apr 2026, 16:30 BST
- Clarification questions by172 days ago7 May 2026, 16:00 BST
- Admission / appointment period ends161 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown18 May 2026, 16:00 BST
- Award decision expected by28 days ago28 Sept 2026, 23:59 BST
- Contract starts18 days ago9 Oct 2026
Notice history
1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender- Tender notice published23 Apr 2026, 16:30 BSTUK4
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (1)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender