Contract award notice – utilities
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
NORTHUMBRIAN WATER LIMITED
02366703
Northumbria House
Pity Me
DH15FJ
UK
Contact person: Lewis Timmins
Telephone: +44 7802676701
E-mail: lewis.timmins@nwl.co.uk
NUTS: UKC14
Internet address(es)
Main address: www.nwl.co.uk
I.6) Main activity
Water
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Supply of Phosphoric Acid
Reference number: NW2947
II.1.2) Main CPV code
24311420
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.1.4) Short description
1.3. Phosphoric Acid is dosed for plumbosolvency control; Plumbosolvency is the ability for water to dissolve lead. To control and prevent this, the addition of phosphate is required. Continuous dosing of low levels of phosphate into drinking water causes build-up of a thin scale on the inner walls of pipework. This scale prevents water from coming into direct contact with the walls of any lead pipework. Provided that the dose is applied continuously and without interruption this scale remains in place, thereby protecting customers from any harm associated with lead in drinking water.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Lowest offer:
/ Highest offer:
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
L1- Phosphoric Acid & MSP Northumbrian Water Site
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
24311420
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKC
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
1.3. Phosphoric Acid is dosed for plumbosolvency control; Plumbosolvency is the ability for water to dissolve lead. To control and prevent this, the addition of phosphate is required. Continuous dosing of low levels of phosphate into drinking water causes build-up of a thin scale on the inner walls of pipework. This scale prevents water from coming into direct contact with the walls of any lead pipework. Provided that the dose is applied continuously and without interruption this scale remains in place, thereby protecting customers from any harm associated with lead in drinking water.
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Three Years with Two further extension options
(3 + 2 + 3)
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
L2- Phosphoric Acid & MSP Essex & Suffolk Water Sites
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
24311420
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKH14
UKH3
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
1.3. Phosphoric Acid is dosed for plumbosolvency control; Plumbosolvency is the ability for water to dissolve lead. To control and prevent this, the addition of phosphate is required. Continuous dosing of low levels of phosphate into drinking water causes build-up of a thin scale on the inner walls of pipework. This scale prevents water from coming into direct contact with the walls of any lead pipework. Provided that the dose is applied continuously and without interruption this scale remains in place, thereby protecting customers from any harm associated with lead in drinking water.
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Three Years with Two further extension options (3 + 2 + 3)
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated with call for competition
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
No
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2025/S 000-006005
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Contract No: NW2947
Title: L1- Phosphoric Acid & MSP North
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/09/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
AIREDALE CHEMICAL COMPANY LIMITED
01149113
Keighley
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
Yes
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Contract No: NW2947
Title: L2- Phosphoric Acid & MSP ESW
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
08/09/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 3
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 2
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
Brenntag UK Ltd
05262170
Leeds
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Northumbrian Water
Pity Me
UK
E-mail: procurement@nwl.co.uk
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
21/11/2025