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Smart Metering Supply, Installation & Connectivity Services

United Utilities Water Limited

This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jan 2025 at 18:16

Award Notice
Award

14 Jan 2025 at 09:46

Award Notice
Tender

31 Jan 2024 at 15:34

Tender Notice
TenderUpdate

21 Dec 2023 at 15:20

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Tender

19 Dec 2023 at 15:35

Tender Notice
Planning

19 Dec 2022 at 15:24

Planning Notice
Summary of the contracting process

United Utilities Water Limited has awarded a contract for the provision of Smart Metering Supply, Installation and Connectivity Services. The procurement falls under the services category, specifically targeting the repair and maintenance services of water meters. The awarded contract will support the rollout of over 900,000 Smart AMI meters during the AMP 8 and potentially the AMP 9 period, covering a timeframe of five years with possible extensions. The successful supplier, Arqiva Limited, will be responsible for the full scope of services including meter supply, installation, and connectivity services. The project location is primarily within the North West of England.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in smart metering technologies, water infrastructure, and connectivity solutions. Companies with capabilities in supply chain management, installation, and maintenance of smart water meters will find this project particularly beneficial for growth. The procurement method adopted was a selective, negotiated procedure with prior competition, indicating a focus on both the technical and pricing aspects. With Arqiva Limited securing this contract, this project underscores the importance of offering comprehensive and innovative solutions in the water services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Smart Metering Supply, Installation & Connectivity Services

Notice Description

United Utilities (UU) have committed to the rollout of more than 900,000 Smart AMI meters during AMP 8 as a key enabler to reduce water supply volumes (via reductions in per capita consumption ("PCC"), reductions in customer-side leakage ("CSL") and non-house hold ("NHH") demand). In order to achieve this UU intend to appoint a single prime contractor to deliver the full scope of services (Smart Meter supply, meter installation and connectivity services/comms), whether directly or through sub-contract arrangements, for the 5 year AMP 8 period, with extension options up to the end of AMP 9.

Lot Information

Lot 1

United Utilities (UU) have committed to the rollout of more than 900,000 Smart AMI meters during AMP 8 as a key enabler to reduce water supply volumes (via reductions in per capita consumption ("PCC"), reductions in customer-side leakage ("CSL") and non-household ("NHH") demand). In order to achieve this UU intend to appoint a single prime contractor to deliver the full scope of services (Smart Meter supply, meter installation and connectivity services/comms), whether directly or through sub-contract arrangements, for the 5 year AMP 8 period, with extension options up to the end of AMP 9. UU's strategy to implement and manage it's Smart Meter estate is to appoint a single supplier to acquire, deploy, commission, network and maintain the Smart Meter estate. This is being done to provide the necessary feed of data to allow the Company and their customers, to make decisions and change behaviours based upon the consist feed of consumption data. The appointed supplier will be responsible for: (i) Supply of Water Meters, (ii) Communications Unit (if water meter is not an integrated smart meter) (iii) Meter Installation (iv) Communications Network (v) Data management system and; (vi) Meter warranty

Options: Initial term of 5 years with the option to extend for up to an additional 5 years in 12 month increments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03927b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001791-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure with prior call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

32412100 - Telecommunications network

32430000 - Wide area network

38421100 - Water meters

50411100 - Repair and maintenance services of water meters

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£260,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
£260,000,000 £100M-£1B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
4 Sep 2023Expired
Award Date
10 Jan 20251 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

Buyer & Supplier

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
2
Supplier Names

Arqiva Limited

Network Plus Services Limited

Further Information

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