United Utilities has awarded an AMP8 contract for regional instrumentation packages with an estimated value of £5.1 million (ex VAT).

Scope of the contract covers regional instrumentation packages for preventative maintenance tasks.
Servitech International Ltd has been awarded a contract under a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) which United Utilities first published in 2022 to fulfil all requirements relating to the 3rd party provision of process instrumentation services across the company’s estate.
United Utilities operates an extensive range of asset types and manufacturers that requires a varied and flexible supply chain to support company personnel in the event of a competency or capacity shortfall.
All aspects of Instrumentation Services were within scope of the procurement, including servicing, repair, calibration, verification and commissioning.
Th DPS serves as the only route for 3rd party unsupported services in the Instrumentation category.
The DPS is intended to run until 23/02/2029 and suppliers can apply to be admitted to the DPS at any time. However, suppliers will not be eligible to take part in competitions under the DPS until they qualify.
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