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Configurable platform licences

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

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19 Mar 2026 at 16:37

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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19 Mar 2026 at 16:14

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED is engaging in a procurement process for configurable platform licences in the utilities industry, specifically aimed at automating office tasks and resolving data issues. The contract has been directly awarded to PHIXFLOW LTD, an SME based in Cambridge, United Kingdom. This renewal-based extension follows a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The procurement covers the United Kingdom region UKD, with the contract commencing on 1st April 2026 and scheduled to end on 31st March 2027, offering annual renewal options for up to three additional years. The award's gross value stands at £309,462, with the potential four-year value estimated at £1,237,848, inclusive of VAT. The award has been completed and is pending signature by the end of March 2026.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for software companies specialising in industry-specific solutions and consultancy services. Businesses experienced in handling software programming and consultancy in the utilities sector may find this contract particularly beneficial for enhancing their project portfolio and gaining further implementation experience. Since this procurement process involves a renewal-based extension without competition, companies capable of extending existing services efficiently and demonstrating value through renewals are well-poised to compete for similar future opportunities. Suppliers can expect to consolidate data from multiple sources, handle exceptions, and leverage the platform for effective operational management to help UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED streamline its activities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Configurable platform licences

Notice Description

This contracting entity intends to award a renewal-based extension of the existing services provided by PhixFlow Limited. These services include the organisation's configurable platform licences, which are used to automate office tasks and resolve data issues. The platform enables data to be consolidated from multiple sources, identifies exceptions, and routes them into work queues for staff to review and action as result this is embedded into operational activities.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066f7d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025431-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£257,885 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
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

PHIXFLOW

Further Information

Notice Documents

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