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Nautilus Licences renewal

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

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25 Mar 2026 at 19:00

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Award

25 Mar 2026 at 16:58

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

United Utilities Water Limited, a private utility company based in Great Sankey, United Kingdom, is engaged in the procurement process to award a 12-month renewal contract for Nautilus licences to Thermo Electron Limited, a large supplier specialising in IT services and industry-specific software packages. This procurement is classified under utility services and the procurement stage is complete as of 25 March 2026. The direct procurement method was utilised for this renewal, which is below the threshold and conducted without competition. The value of this contract amounts to an estimated £230,000 excluding VAT, with potential annual renewals for up to three years, reaching a maximum extent date of 31 March 2029.

This tender provides pivotal opportunities for businesses in the IT and software development sector aiming to expand their services within the utility industry. Companies with relevant expertise in consulting, software development, internet, and support services are particularly well-suited to participate in this procurement process. Businesses that can offer comprehensive IT solutions tailored to the specific needs of utility companies will find ample prospects for growth through engagement with United Utilities Water Limited. The direct procurement approach emphasises the importance for suppliers to maintain strong existing relationships and deliver specialised services seamlessly to garner future renewal opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Nautilus Licences renewal

Notice Description

The contracting authority intends to award a 12 month renewal of the existing licencing provided by Thermo Electron Limited, the supplier of Nautilus. The authority has annual renewal option for up to 3 years in total with the estimated total value of circa PS230,000 (excluding VAT ).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06744c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027582-2026
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
Below threshold - without competition
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

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£230,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 24 hours
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

THERMO ELECTRON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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