The Supply, Delivery and Install of Centrifugal and Positive Displacement Pumps
United Utilities Water LimitedEstimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
12 June 2026
Published
11 May 2026
Type
goods
Overview
United Utilities is seeking to engage with the market to understand how the information can help drive the next strategy for all pump applications and spares supporting new and legacy kit.
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United Utilities is exploring the market to gather information about pump supply, delivery, and installation options (both centrifugal and positive displacement pumps) to help plan their future strategy for new equipment and spare parts for their water and wastewater systems.
Requirements
- Ability to supply centrifugal pumps
- Ability to supply positive displacement pumps
- Delivery capability
- Installation capability
- Experience supporting both new equipment and legacy/older kit
- No specific certifications or qualifications explicitly listed in this notice — check the full tender documents for ISO standards, health and safety requirements, or industry-specific qualifications that may be required
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Supply centrifugal pumps suitable for water/wastewater applications
- Supply positive displacement pumps suitable for water/wastewater applications
- Deliver pumps to United Utilities locations
- Install pumps at customer sites
- Provide spare parts support for both new and existing pump installations
- Demonstrate capability to support legacy equipment (older pump systems already in use)
How to Read This Tender
- 1This is a 'market engagement' or 'soft market test' — United Utilities is gathering information to shape their future buying strategy, not necessarily committing to a purchase immediately. Your response helps them understand what's available in the market.
- 2Pay attention to the distinction between centrifugal and positive displacement pumps — these are different technologies serving different purposes in water systems. You'll need to clarify which types you specialise in or if you can supply both.
- 3The phrase 'new and legacy kit' is important — they need suppliers who can work with both modern equipment and older systems that may still be in operation. Flag your experience with older pump models if you have it.
- 4Look for the full tender documents to understand the scale (how many pumps, what sizes, what timescales) and any specific technical specifications United Utilities needs.
- 5Check whether this is asking for written information only (a questionnaire or capability statement) or if they want pricing, sample installations, or case studies.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you specialise in only one pump type (centrifugal OR positive displacement), consider whether you could partner with another supplier as a subcontractor or joint bidder to cover both technologies — this makes your bid stronger.
- United Utilities is a large water company with multiple sites. If you win any part of this contract, there could be repeat business and longer-term framework opportunities. Emphasise your ability to support ongoing maintenance and spare parts supply, not just one-off installations.
- Highlight any case studies or references from other water companies, utilities, or industrial clients where you've successfully installed pumps and provided aftercare support. Utilities value proven track records with similar organisations.
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United Utilities Water LimitedKey Dates
Published
11 May 2026
Submission deadline
12 June 2026
Notice type
opportunity
Source
eu supply
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