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Common Data Environment (CDE) Platform

SCOTTISH WATER

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Award

25 Feb 2026 at 13:15

Tender

23 May 2025 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Water is in the award stage of a public procurement process for their Common Data Environment (CDE) Platform, a vital digital asset for managing and collaborating on project information within the capital delivery lifecycle. The procurement process is selective, employing a negotiated procedure with a prior call for competition, as per legal obligations under the CELEX scheme. The awarded contract was signed on 20th January 2026 with NTI Diatec and involves the procurement of essential goods, including software packages and associated services, like configuration, development, system testing, and integration. The initiative underpins the SR27 Enterprise Model to enhance efficiency across Scottish Water's operations statewide, addressing previous challenges from an outdated data management system. The procurement, classified under CPV code 48000000, marks a notable investment of GBP 5.5 million to improve collaboration and embracing advanced technologies and is set within the broader industry category of software and information systems, spanning across Scotland.

This tender presents sizeable opportunities for businesses specialising in software development, integration services, system testing, and digital engineering solutions, particularly those equipped to support large-scale data management transformations. It is ideal for firms capable of navigating complex data environments and providing bespoke solutions that meet the project's demands for standardisation and efficiency. SMEs, as well as larger enterprises, can find growth opportunities in contributing to Scottish Water's robust supply chain and enhancing the infrastructure development projects outlined in the SR27 capital investment programme. The chance to engage with Scottish Water can also offer long-term growth prospects through repeat business and collaborative innovation within the UK's water sector.

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Notice Title

Common Data Environment (CDE) Platform

Notice Description

Scottish Water are looking to procure a client-side Common Data Environment (CDE) platform for the collaboration and management of capital delivery project information, data and documentation. <br/><br/>The CDE will be a critical enabler to the success the DV4 Enterprise Model and the wider SR27 capital investment programme, allowing collaboration between Scottish Water their Design and Construction Partners, as well as the Integrated Delivery Services ecosystem.<br/><br/>This procurement is seeking to buy the following services:<br/>* CDE Product <br/>* Configuration and development services<br/>* System Testing <br/>* 'Go-live' compliance documentation associated with launching a new production system <br/>* Integration services<br/>* CDE Licencing packages <br/>* User Training and materials

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Water (SW)'s capital investment process is structured across two main delivery vehicles: Delivery Vehicle 1 (DV1) and Delivery Vehicle 2 (DV2). DV1 handles large infrastructure and non-infrastructure investments delivered through two alliances: Caledonian Water Alliance (CWA) and Efficient Service Delivery (ESD). DV2 focuses on less complex capital projects, working across Infra R&M, Non-Complex Service Delivery, M&E R&M, and MEICA, delivered by seven partners. All delivery routes involve multiple stakeholders, including internal teams and external partners, working together to deliver projects efficiently and effectively.

As part of the Strategy Review 2027 (SR27) readiness programme, a new supply chain is being procured to enhance the delivery of these projects, Delivery Vehicle 4 (DV4). This new supply chain aims to transition to an Enterprise Model, with the objectives of delivering projects quicker and cheaper, streamlining operations, improving collaboration, and supporting the adoption of innovative solutions and advanced technologies. However, the existing SharePoint-based Common Data Environment (CDE) system presents significant challenges that need to be addressed to achieve these goals.

SW currently operates with a fragmented data management system that relies heavily on multiple disparate tools and manual processes. This setup results in data silos, inconsistencies, and delays in information sharing, significantly hampering efficiency, collaboration, and decision-making across the various delivery gates in the capital investment lifecycle. The existing system, primarily based on SharePoint, does not support the increasingly model-based delivery required for modern projects and fails to accommodate emerging data types such as laser scanning, point cloud, and drone footage. Additionally, the current system lacks advanced features for real-time collaboration and workflow automation and has data storage limitations with the corporate SharePoint storage being increased year on year to accommodate growth, leading to manual workarounds and inefficiencies. The BAU position limits the efficiency of the delivery process, which can lead to an increase in time taken to satisfy approval gates and it limits the potential for innovation and continuous improvement.

The proposed intervention aims to establish a new and improved CDE to address these challenges. The SR27 CDE will act as a centralised digital platform for collecting, managing, and sharing information among all project stakeholders. This will ensure that all parties have access to the most current and accurate data, facilitating better collaboration and efficiency throughout the entire project lifecycle. The CDE will comply with ISO 19650 standards, supporting both graphical data (2D and 3D models) and non-graphical data (databases, spreadsheets, etc.). It will be a critical enabler for driving efficiency in asset delivery during the SR27 investment period and beyond. Additionally, the new CDE will provide the digital engineering platform required to enable SW and its supply chain to fully embrace repeatable design, directly supporting the realisation of standardisation benefits.

Please see the 'SR27 CDE - Intro Scope Weightings Guide' document for full information. Additional information: The procurement documents and questionnaires can be accessed by logging in through the Scottish Water Atamis e-sourcing portal - https://atamis-scottishwater.my.salesforce-sites.com/ProSpend__CS_PublicLandingPage?SearchType=Projects and 'Registering Interest' on the Common Data Environment (CDE) Platform advert.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052377
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016888-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20263 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
SCOTTISH WATER
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G33 6FB
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Stepps, Chryston and Muirhead
Westminster Constituency
Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NTI DIATEC

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