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Meter Data Management System

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

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14 Aug 2025 at 09:12

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14 Aug 2025 at 09:05

Summary of the contracting process

United Utilities Water Limited, a private utility company based in Great Sankey, United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the extension of their Meter Data Management System. The contract, valued at £1,680,000, covers a two-year period starting from 29 August 2025 and concluding on 31 July 2027. The procurement method was a direct award to Itron Metering Solutions UK Limited, reflecting the critical need for compatibility with existing metering technology amidst ongoing smart meter rollout. The procurement falls under the services category, addressing industry-specific software package and software development needs across various regions in the UK.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for firms involved in smart metering solutions and industry-specific software development. With the focus on maintaining existing technical configurations, companies that specialise in compatible technologies and services will find themselves uniquely positioned to engage in future market opportunities. Larger firms with proven expertise in utilities and software development, particularly those experienced in complex technical environments, could benefit greatly from the alignment with emerging smart metering technologies and subsequent market demands in this utility sector.

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Notice Title

Meter Data Management System

Notice Description

This procurement is for the extension of United Utilities Meter Data Management System for a period of a further 2 years at an estimated value of PS1,400,000.

Procurement Information

In accordance with Schedule 5, Section 7, this award is for repeat services in the provision of a Meter Data management Solution, where it is critical that the solution is compatible with the current configuration of United Utilities metering technology. Itron are the incumbent provider and due to the current roll out of smart metering the cost of change any change of Meter Data Management system would be disproportionately high due to the added technical complexity of the concurrent change. The two year term of the award will allow sufficient time for the smart metering technology to be embedded before undertaking market engagement for a future solution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05879a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048635-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

72212100 - Industry specific software development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,680,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20256 months ago
Contract Period
28 Aug 2025 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercialapprovalsboard@uuplc.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GREAT SANKEY
Postcode
WA5 3LP
Post Town
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ITRON METERING SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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