Planning

Asset Investment Management System

WALES & WEST UTILITIES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Planning

05 Mar 2026 at 10:43

Summary of the contracting process

Wales & West Utilities Limited is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for an Asset Investment Management System. This process is part of a pre-market consultation exercise aimed at establishing a value-for-money contract for a decision support tool to assist in asset management and investment strategies. The procurement involves software package and consultancy services, categorized under the "Software package and information systems" industry sector. Located in Newport, Wales, the exercise is set in the business region of UKL21, with key milestones including completing a pre-market questionnaire by 19th March 2026 and returning it by 20th March 2026. The formal procurement documents are expected to commence on 1st September 2027, with the potential contract period extending until 31st August 2032.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and consultancy services. It is particularly suited to small to medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio in asset management systems. Engaging in this market consultation could lead to further procurement processes, providing a platform to influence project scope and design. Interested businesses should consider participating in the pre-market engagement exercise by completing the questionnaire, as this could enhance visibility and readiness for potential future tender processes. Participation in this phase is not restricted; therefore, it presents a strategic opportunity without any advantage or disadvantage in subsequent procurement phases.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Asset Investment Management System

Notice Description

Wales and West Utilities (WWU) wish to engage with the market to seek their views on establishing a robust, value for money contract for the provision of an Asset Investment Management System. The Asset Investment Manager system (AIM) is a decision support tool used by WWU for modelling the whole-life cost of assets, scenario modelling, and future business planning. It helps in making informed decisions regarding asset management and investment strategies. Any information gathered through this market consultation exercise will inform internal business planning and any possible subsequent procurement process and will NOT be appraised in any future tender evaluation exercise. Please note that participation or non-participation in this preliminary market consultation exercise shall not prevent any supplier from participating in any potential procurement process, nor is it intended that any information supplied shall place any supplier at an advantage or disadvantage in any forthcoming procurement process. For the avoidance of doubt, this is the scoping phase of the project and is not part of a formal procurement process. Suppliers who wish to participate in the market engagement exercise should complete the pre-market engagement questionnaire. The Questionnaire must be completed and PME Document signed and returned by no later than 3pm on 23/03/2026 in accordance with the instructions detailed in the PME Questionnaire document. There are no formal tender documents to be completed other than the questionnaire. All communication, including completed PME Questionnaires must be sent to wwuprocurement@wwutilities.co.uk

Planning Information

The pre-market engagement involves the completion of a pre-market questionnaire. To obtain a copy of this questionnaire, please email expressing your interest to wwuprocurement@wwutilities.co.uk Please ensure you request a copy of this questionnaire by no later than COP on 19th March 2026. Please return completed questionnaire by COP on 20th March 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0662c1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019789-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Mar 20264 days to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2031 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WALES & WEST UTILITIES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWPORT
Postcode
NP10 8FZ
Post Town
Newport
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-0662c1-2026-03-05T10:43:06Z",
    "date": "2026-03-05T10:43:06Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-0662c1",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-05046791",
            "name": "Wales & West Utilities Limited",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-COH",
                "id": "05046791"
            },
            "additionalIdentifiers": [
                {
                    "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                    "id": "PMVL-3238-DQDX"
                }
            ],
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Wales & West House",
                "locality": "Newport",
                "postalCode": "NP10 8FZ",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKL21"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Meghan Evans",
                "email": "wwuprocurement@wwutilities.co.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "privateUtility",
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Private utility"
                    }
                ]
            }
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-COH-05046791",
        "name": "Wales & West Utilities Limited"
    },
    "planning": {
        "milestones": [
            {
                "id": "engagement",
                "type": "engagement",
                "description": "The pre-market engagement involves the completion of a pre-market questionnaire. To obtain a copy of this questionnaire, please email expressing your interest to wwuprocurement@wwutilities.co.uk Please ensure you request a copy of this questionnaire by no later than COP on 19th March 2026. Please return completed questionnaire by COP on 20th March 2026.",
                "dueDate": "2026-03-19T23:59:59Z",
                "status": "scheduled"
            }
        ],
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "019789-2026",
                "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK2",
                "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019789-2026",
                "datePublished": "2026-03-05T10:43:06Z",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ]
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-0662c1",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "Asset Investment Management System",
        "description": "Wales and West Utilities (WWU) wish to engage with the market to seek their views on establishing a robust, value for money contract for the provision of an Asset Investment Management System. The Asset Investment Manager system (AIM) is a decision support tool used by WWU for modelling the whole-life cost of assets, scenario modelling, and future business planning. It helps in making informed decisions regarding asset management and investment strategies. Any information gathered through this market consultation exercise will inform internal business planning and any possible subsequent procurement process and will NOT be appraised in any future tender evaluation exercise. Please note that participation or non-participation in this preliminary market consultation exercise shall not prevent any supplier from participating in any potential procurement process, nor is it intended that any information supplied shall place any supplier at an advantage or disadvantage in any forthcoming procurement process. For the avoidance of doubt, this is the scoping phase of the project and is not part of a formal procurement process. Suppliers who wish to participate in the market engagement exercise should complete the pre-market engagement questionnaire. The Questionnaire must be completed and PME Document signed and returned by no later than 3pm on 23/03/2026 in accordance with the instructions detailed in the PME Questionnaire document. There are no formal tender documents to be completed other than the questionnaire. All communication, including completed PME Questionnaires must be sent to wwuprocurement@wwutilities.co.uk",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "48000000",
                        "description": "Software package and information systems"
                    },
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "72200000",
                        "description": "Software programming and consultancy services"
                    }
                ],
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 960000,
            "amount": 800000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "aboveThreshold": true,
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true
                },
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2027-09-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2031-08-31T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2032-08-31T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "hasRenewal": true,
                "status": "planning"
            }
        ],
        "status": "planning"
    },
    "language": "en"
}