United Utilities is launching a significant £170 million framework aimed at enhancing its ground investigation efforts for upcoming construction projects.
- The framework is structured into three distinct lots targeting different types of investigation and surveying works.
- Lot 1 focuses on extensive ground investigations, Lot 2 on offshore geophysical surveys, and Lot 3 on hydrogeological drilling and well services.
- Potential participants have until 9 December to express interest, with contracts anticipated to commence in April 2025.
- The initiative coincides with United Utilities’ ambitious £13.7 billion investment plan for the AMP8 regulatory period.
United Utilities is inviting contractors to take part in a substantial £170 million framework dedicated to ground investigations, crucial for supporting their construction activities during the AMP8 (2025-2030) and AMP9 (2030-2035) phases. This initiative is part of the company’s broader mission to meet its ongoing regulatory obligations effectively.
The framework is categorised into three distinct lots, each addressing specific needs and valued differently. Lot 1, worth £150 million, is dedicated to ground investigation works, which are integral in managing ground risks. This includes boreholes, various sampling techniques, geophysics, and comprehensive reporting, extending over an initial period of five years with possible annual extensions.
Lot 2, valued at £5 million, focuses on offshore geophysical surveys. These include diverse surveys such as multi-beam bathymetry and magnetometer analyses, with a similar five-year initial term subject to annual extensions. United Utilities aims to select five candidates for this lot.
Lot 3, assigned a £15 million value, deals with hydrogeological drilling and well services. It encompasses drilling operations, well development, and maintenance, alongside requisite reporting. This lot mirrors the five-year foundational term with potential for yearly renewals, and likewise seeks five candidates.
Contractors interested in participating are required to submit their requests by 9 December. Invitations to tender are expected to be sent by 6 January 2025, aligning with AMP8’s commencement on 1 April 2025.
United Utilities has already established most of its partnerships necessary to deliver its £13.7 billion investment plan for AMP8. Several key players including C2V, Costain, Jacobs, Murphy, and Kier Integrated Services, among others, have been confirmed as infrastructure delivery partners.
This ambitious framework by United Utilities represents a significant step in meeting future construction needs and regulatory requirements.
