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27 Jun 2021 at 20:36

Summary of the contracting process

United Utilities Water Limited is currently completing the 'Innovation Lab 4 Programme', a procurement initiative designed to engage innovative businesses in tackling industry challenges in the water sector. This process is classified under the CPV code for software packages and information systems, with a primary focus on goods. The programme is based in Warrington, United Kingdom, and operates through an innovation partnership procedure. Notably, the deadline for tender submissions has passed, having originally been set for September 10, 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in technology and innovative solutions for the water and wastewater industry. Companies that focus on areas such as systems thinking, low-carbon solutions, and digital network technologies would find particular alignment with the objectives of this initiative. The programme will foster close collaboration with United Utilities, offering successful applicants access to test environments and the chance for long-term contractual relationships, ultimately enhancing their market presence and operational capabilities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Innovation Lab 4 Programme

Notice Description

The process will follow the innovation partnership procedure & is intended to encourage innovative businesses to help United Utilities tackle key efficiency, safety & customer challenges in innovative ways. Successful applicants will be co-located (where possible, & subject to Covid and travel restrictions) & work closely with UU to test, develop, improve & demonstrate their product/service in live customer environments. Leading to opportunities for contractual relationships for further ongoing testing &/or roll-out. The Company offers project managers & resources to design & run the best trial conditions for the best ideas - either a 12-week testing programme or different trial design. Each trial will accelerate & improve the chance for large-scale roll-out. FOCUS: Applicants will be invited to put forward proposals in the following areas; Systems Thinking Low carbon & Natural Solutions Digitising the water/wastewater network Customer Service Excellence Wild Card

Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement will follow the Innovation Partnership procedure and will seek innovative businesses to help UU tackle key industry challenges in innovative ways. United Utilities want to tackle our key business challenges so we can provide better, more cost effective services for customers. That means building relationships with businesses who share our vision, ambition and appetite for innovation. The Innovation Lab 4 programme will be run in collaboration with corporate innovation specialist L Marks and successful applicants will be mentored by senior United Utilities business leaders and get access to test and demonstrate your product/service in live customer environments. Businesses will be invited to put forward proposals in the following key areas: * Systems Thinking, * Low carbon and Natural Solutions, * Digitising the water & wastewater network * Customer Service Excellence * Wild Card. All proposals must be in line with our business principles. More information about this opportunity can be found at the following address www.unitedutilities.com/innovation

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02c095
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014294-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Innovation partnership
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

48 - Software package and information systems

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

34152000 - Training simulators

35113000 - Safety equipment

35113100 - Site-safety equipment

35125100 - Sensors

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48326000 - Mapping software package

48326100 - Digital mapping system

48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package

48600000 - Database and operating software package

48920000 - Office automation software package

48931000 - Training software package

71353200 - Dimensional surveying services

71631430 - Leak-testing services

71631440 - Flow-monitoring services

71700000 - Monitoring and control services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

72212326 - Mapping software development services

72212460 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software development services

72212461 - Analytical or scientific software development services

72222300 - Information technology services

79342320 - Customer-care services

98330000 - Physical well-being services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 May 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
27 Jul 2021Expired
Award Date
21 Mar 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
United Utilities Water Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WARRINGTON
Postcode
WA5 3LP
Postcode Area
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD61 Warrington
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

Altitude Thinking

AutoMutatio Ltd

ClearWater Sensors

Mach9 Robotics Inc

SmartValve Limited

VBact Ltd.

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