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PRO005084-Services-Framework-DNM Linear Monitor Installs

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

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Planning

13 May 2026 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

United Utilities Water Limited is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "PRO005084-Services-Framework-DNM Linear Monitor Installs" within the utilities industry category. This initiative will see the installation of approximately 15,000 battery-powered level monitors across the wastewater network to support AMP8. Located in Warrington, United Kingdom, the project includes essential dates such as a market engagement due on 27th May 2026, with the contract planned to start on 1st December 2026 and conclude by 30th November 2029, with potential extensions until 2031. The procurement is framed as a services contract with a significant budget of £20,000,000, carried out under a framework agreement and is suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in monitoring and control services, telemetry equipment, and environmental monitoring. Companies with expertise in installation, maintenance, and data services can benefit from this project by providing end-to-end solutions that include hardware supply, installation, data transfer, and maintenance. The contract scope focuses on integrating new systems with existing telemetry systems, which presents an excellent growth opportunity for businesses proficient in advanced data management and hardware solutions. Suppliers who can deliver a robust, interoperable, and scalable monitoring solution ensuring reliable operation and support statutory obligations will be well suited to compete for this project.

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Notice Title

PRO005084-Services-Framework-DNM Linear Monitor Installs

Notice Description

The purpose of this framework is to appoint one or more end-to-end delivery partners to support the continued installation of battery powered level monitoring through AMP8. This regional programme will deliver approximately 15,000 monitors across the wastewater network, implemented through a phased rollout over the 3 years. An initial limited volume trial may be undertaken to validate the delivery approach and ensure all key performance measures are achieved prior to full deployment. United Utilities (UU) requires a supplier capable of delivering a robust, interoperable monitoring solution that fully integrates with existing telemetry systems, data platforms, and operational processes, providing accurate and near real time monitoring data to support operational decision making. For the purposes of this tender, the requirement is structured into the following delivery elements: * Survey * Hardware procurement * Installation * Data transfer * Fleet performance reporting and incident management * Maintenance The contract shall encompass all goods and services required to deliver these elements, including but not limited to: Supply of all hardware, including instruments, batteries, modems, bracketry, fixings, antennae and SIM cards. Certified to IP68, providing full protection against water ingress and enabling reliable operation in submerged or high moisture conditions. Certified for ATEX/IECEx Zone 0, ensuring safe operation in environments with continuous explosive atmospheres. Installation services, including all associated works such as planning, scheduling, asset surveys, installation activities, metadata capture and provision. Data acquisition and transfer, ensuring reliable transmission of monitoring data to United Utilities' systems. Maintenance and calibration proactive and reactive maintenance activities to sustain hardware performance throughout the contract period, in line with service level requirements. Fleet performance reporting, providing live access to the supplier's internal data ingestion platform, alongside routine reporting of fleet performance. Any additional goods and services required to ensure continuous, accurate and reliable operation of the monitoring fleet. These goods and services will be delivered by the lead programme delivery partner(s) and any approved subcontractors. The Supplier will be responsible for delivering a complete, scalable solution that enhances UU's operational capability, supports statutory obligations, and enables effective, data led management of the wastewater network.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=105416&TID=100110550&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0697d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043971-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

48 - Software package and information systems

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

32441200 - Telemetry and control equipment

38810000 - Industrial process control equipment

48610000 - Database systems

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

50433000 - Calibration services

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

51210000 - Installation services of measuring equipment

51230000 - Installation services of testing equipment

51900000 - Installation services of guidance and control systems

71631440 - Flow-monitoring services

71700000 - Monitoring and control services

72313000 - Data capture services

72314000 - Data collection and collation services

72316000 - Data analysis services

72321000 - Added-value database services

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

90733100 - Surface water pollution monitoring or control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 May 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 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
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
WARRINGTON
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
TLD North West (England)

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

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