Construction Contract Leads
North West
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 2
Status Active
Published 1st Jun 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06a9f7 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Mobile lifting frames |
| Procurement Method | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Value | £3,000,000 |
North West
Category Services
Type Tender
No. of Lots 2
Status Active
Published 1st Jun 2026
| Reference | ocds-h6vhtk-06a9f7 |
| Common Procurement Vocabulary | Mobile lifting frames |
| Procurement Method | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Value | £3,000,000 |
Scope
Reference
PRO004975
Description
Tender for the provision of a Lifting Equipment Framework. This agreement is based on two Lots, comprised of 'The supply of Lifting Equipment' and 'The installation (and supply) of specialist Lifting Equipment'.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- 拢3,000,000 excluding VAT
- 拢3,600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 30 September 2026 to 30 September 2028
- Possible extension to 30 September 2036
- 10 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
May be extended for up to 6 years, based on 12 monthly increments.
Main procurement category
Services
Additional procurement category
Goods
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Not the same for all lots
CPV classifications are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1: Supply of Lifting Equipment
Description
Lot 1 covers the provision of any equipment used for lifting and lowering loads, including any accessories used in doing so (such as attachments to support, fix or anchor the equipment).
Lot value (estimated)
- 拢2,100,000 excluding VAT
- 拢2,520,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment
- 42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts
- 42414000 - Cranes, mobile lifting frames and works trucks fitted with a crane
- 42414310 - Mobile lifting frames
- 42418000 - Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery
- 42419000 - Parts of lifting and handling equipment
- 42419900 - Parts of winding gear and other lifting or handling equipment
- 51511000 - Installation services of lifting and handling equipment, except lifts and escalators
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2: Installation (and Supply) of Specialist Lifting Equipment (1)
Description
The scope covers the provision of any equipment used for lifting and lowering loads, including any accessories used in doing so (such as attachments to support, fix or anchor the equipment).
Lot value (estimated)
- 拢900,000 excluding VAT
- 拢1,080,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
CPV classifications
- 42410000 - Lifting and handling equipment
- 42400000 - Lifting and handling equipment and parts
- 42414310 - Mobile lifting frames
- 42419000 - Parts of lifting and handling equipment
- 42419900 - Parts of winding gear and other lifting or handling equipment
- 51511000 - Installation services of lifting and handling equipment, except lifts and escalators
- 51511100 - Installation services of lifting equipment
Same for all lots
Contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
2
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Full details are as set out in the Framework Terms and Conditions, and supporting tender documentation.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Legal and financial capacity conditions of participation
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1: Supply of Lifting Equipment
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2: Installation (and Supply) of Specialist Lifting Equipment (1)
As per assessment criteria in the published tender information.
Technical ability conditions of participation
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1: Supply of Lifting Equipment
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2: Installation (and Supply) of Specialist Lifting Equipment (1)
As per assessment criteria in the published tender information.
Particular suitability
Lot LOT-0001. Lot 1: Supply of Lifting Equipment
Lot LOT-0002. Lot 2: Installation (and Supply) of Specialist Lifting Equipment (1)
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
22 June 2026, 4:00pm
Submission type
Tenders
Tender submission deadline
1 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)
17 September 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial | Sub-criteria contained within tender pack | Price | 60% |
| Technical | Sub-criteria contained within tender pack | Quality | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
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.
Contracting authority
United Utilities Water Limited
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVVB-5589-BWHX
Lingley Mere Business Park
Warrington
WA5 3LP
United Kingdom
Contact name: Mark McCue
Telephone: +44 293420000
Email: Mark.McCue [at] uuplc.co.uk
Website:
Region: UKD61 - Warrington
Organisation type: Private utility
