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Speciality Chemicals & Fuels

Awarded to Buxton Lime Ltd, Certas Energy UK LTD, Kemira Chemical UK Ltd +3 more

Southern Water Services Limited(buyer)

Published
Published 25 November 2024
Deadline
Closed 25 December 2024

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Southern Water Services Limited has awarded a contract valued at £86.8 million for the supply of specialty chemicals and fuels to be delivered across its operational sites. The contract covers seven lots including polymers, lime products, antifoam and dispersants, fuels (kerosene, diesel, and heating oil), and calcium/sodium nitrates with stock management and technical support; Lot 6 for liquid oxygen supply was cancelled. Six suppliers have been awarded: Buxton Lime Ltd, Certas Energy UK LTD, Kemira Chemical UK Ltd, SNF UK Ltd, Solenis UK Ltd, and Yara UK LTD.

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Lots (6)

  • Lot 1 - Supply and management of Polymer - Emulsion & Powder

    Lot 1 - Supply and management of Polymer - Emulsion & Powder Supply of product, management of stocks, technical support for process. initial term of 48 months (4 yrs) value is £20m.

    £20,000,000Won by Kemira Chemical UK LtdWon by SNF UK LtdWon by Solenis UK Ltd
  • Lot 2 - Lime: Supply and management of Liquid Lime. Supply of Granular Lime

    Lot 2 - Lime: Supply and management of Liquid Lime. Supply of Granular Lime Supply of products. Initial 48 month (4 yrs) contract term value £6m.

    £6,000,000Won by Buxton Lime Ltd
  • Lot 3 - Supply of Antifoam & dispersant products

    Lot 3 - Supply of Antifoam & dispersant products Supply of product. Initial contract term value is £2m, which is 4 yrs (48 months).

    £2,000,000Won by SNF UK LtdWon by Solenis UK Ltd
  • Lot 4 - Supply of Fuels (kerosene, Derv, Therma 35) – above and below 500ltrs, including telemetry.

    Lot 4 - Supply of Fuels (kerosene, Derv, Therma 35) – above and below 500ltrs, including telemetry. Bulk delivery of products. Core product White Diesel (Derv). Initial term of 48 months (4 years) value is £9.6m.

    £9,600,000Won by Certas Energy UK LTD
  • Lot 6 - Supply of Liquid oxygen, including rental equipment

    Lot 6 - Supply of Liquid oxygen, including rental equipment Supply of product and hire of tank equipment. Initial contract term value is £1.52m.

    £1,520,000
  • Lot 7 - Supply of Calcium Nitrate / Sodium Nitrate, including stock management and technical support

    Lot 7 - Supply of Calcium Nitrate / Sodium Nitrate, including stock management and technical support

    £7,200,000Won by Yara UK LTD

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£46,320,000
Procedure
Selective
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
25 November 2024
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Diesel fuel (EN 590)Various chemical productsWater-treatment chemicals

Award outcome

Awarded value
£86,800,000
Award date
21 November 2025
Contract period
— → 31 October 2029
Winners
  • Buxton Lime Ltd
  • Certas Energy UK LTD
  • Kemira Chemical UK Ltd
  • SNF UK Ltd
  • Solenis UK Ltd
  • Yara UK LTD

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    24 November 2025

  2. Contract Notice

    25 November 2024

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