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SAMU Software

NORTHUMBRIAN WATER LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

12 Aug 2025 at 09:05

Tender

17 Jan 2025 at 11:01

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "SAMU Software" by Northumbrian Water Limited aimed to obtain security software development services with a focus on implementing a centralised "hub" solution for security management functions. This includes systems like Access Controller, Alarm Management, and CCTV cameras. The industry category is classified under Security Software Development Services, and the contract is part of a complete award process as of 12th August 2025. The services are to be delivered across several regions, including UKC, UKH14, and UKH3. The procurement method utilised was a selective and negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition, with the procurement stage being in the award phase as of June 2025, following bids evaluation. Notably, the project was initially in active tender in January 2025, with expressions of interest required by 18th February 2025 and a subsequent PQQ submission deadline of 25th February 2025.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in security software development, particularly those equipped to deliver comprehensive security management solutions. Companies offering expertise in access control, alarm systems, traffic intercoms, and surveillance camera installations could effectively compete owing to the procurement's emphasis on integrated security frameworks. Entities capable of meeting the technical and economic selection criteria detailed in the procurement documents can leverage this contract to expand their market presence and contribute to improved security measures within water utilities infrastructure, thereby enhancing their service portfolio and reputation in a competitive industry.

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Notice Title

SAMU Software

Notice Description

This proposal intends to establish the requirements of a contract for the provisions of Security Management services. The scope of this work is to identify and deliver a centralised "hub" solution for the following processes to support the Security Team and the Management of their activities within Northumbrian Water: * Access Controller * Alarm Management * Traffic Access Intercoms * Gate Management * CCTV Cameras * Perimeter intrusion detection system

Lot Information

Lot 1

This proposal intends to establish the requirements of a contract for the provisions of Security Management services. The scope of this work is to identify and deliver a centralised "hub" solution for the following processes to support the Security Team and the Management of their activities within Northumbrian Water: * Access Controller * Alarm Management * Traffic Access Intercoms * Gate Management * CCTV Cameras * Perimeter intrusion detection system

Options: 36 months + 24 months

Renewal: 36 months + 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04d40f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047882-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

35125300 - Security cameras

72212730 - Security software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 months 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
NORTHUMBRIAN WATER LIMITED
Additional Buyers

NORTHUMBRIAN WATER GROUP LIMITED

Contact Name
Rebecca Fairclough
Contact Email
rebecca.fairclough@nwl.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 7516587357

Buyer Location

Locality
PITY ME
Postcode
DH1 5FJ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLH14 Suffolk CC, TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

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