Planning

PRO005111-Services-Framework-Supply, Deliver and Maintenance of Physical Security Systems

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

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Planning

20 May 2026 at 07:28

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

United Utilities Water Limited is initiating a preliminary procurement process in the planning stage for a services framework, titled "PRO005111-Services-Framework-Supply, Deliver and Maintenance of Physical Security Systems". This exercise is mainly focused on early market engagement to shape the commercial strategy for physical security solutions tailored to critical national infrastructure within the water sector. The buyer is seeking expressions of interest from capable suppliers, with a submission deadline for initial engagement documents set for 4th June 2026. Located in Great Sankey, United Kingdom, this process falls under the 'security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment' category, with procurement activities planned throughout the UK region UKD, and has identified an estimated value of up to £12,000,000 under a framework agreement which could extend until October 2034.

This is an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in security systems to engage early in shaping requirements, potentially leading to a formal tender. Companies with expertise in supplying physical security equipment, design, installation, and ongoing maintenance services are well-positioned to participate. Businesses with experience in delivering projects in regulated or critical infrastructure environments, particularly within the water industry, and holding relevant accreditations like NSI and ISO standards, would particularly stand out. Participation could lead to business growth through multi-year service and support contracts, with significant national coverage requirements, providing a platform for exposure and collaboration within the essential services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PRO005111-Services-Framework-Supply, Deliver and Maintenance of Physical Security Systems

Notice Description

United Utilities is undertaking an early market engagement exercise to inform a forthcoming commercial strategy for the provision of Physical Security Systems for its water business. We are seeking input from capable suppliers to assess market interest, capability, and capacity to deliver solutions aligned with regulatory, operational, and security requirements within critical national infrastructure (CNI). This notice is not a call for competition at this stage, but an opportunity for suppliers to express interest and provide high-level information on their capabilities. 1. Scope of Interest Suppliers are invited to express interest in one or more of the following service areas: Area 1: Physical Security Equipment Supply Provision of physical security technologies including, but not limited to: * CCTV and video surveillance systems * Intruder Detection Systems (IDS) * Access control and entry management systems * Perimeter protection (e.g. fencing sensors, detection technologies) * Associated hardware, software, and supporting infrastructure Suppliers should specify: * Product ranges and manufacturers represented * Evidence of accreditations and certifications (e.g. NSI, SSAIB, Secured by Design, ISO standards) * Compliance with relevant UK security and safety standards Area 2: Design, Installation, and Commissioning End-to-end delivery capabilities including: * Security system design and engineering * Project management * Installation and integration across operational sites * Testing, commissioning, and handover Suppliers should demonstrate: * Experience delivering projects within regulated or critical infrastructure environments (preferably water or utilities) * Accreditation of installation practices (e.g. NSI Gold/Silver, ISO 9001, ISO 45001) * Ability to comply with UK regulatory and security frameworks, including requirements relevant to water sector resilience and asset protection Area 3: Support and Maintenance Services Provision of ongoing operational support services including: * Preventative and reactive maintenance * Monitoring and system management (local or remote) * Lifecycle management and upgrades * Helpdesk and response services Suppliers should outline: * Service models and SLAs available * Geographic coverage across the UK * Accreditation for maintenance and monitoring services * Experience supporting security systems in high-availability environments Participation Suppliers may express interest in: * All three areas (1, 2, and 3), or * Any combination of these areas Key Requirements All prospective suppliers should be able to demonstrate alignment with: * UK security standards and regulatory expectations relevant to the water industry * Requirements applicable to Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) * Cyber and physical security convergence considerations * Compliance with recognised industry accreditations and certifications

Planning Information

Interested suppliers are invited to provide: • Company overview and relevant experience • Areas of interest (1, 2, 3, or combinations) • Details of accreditations and certifications • Examples of similar projects or services delivered • Any innovative approaches or technologies relevant to the sector The Document should be limited to 2 pages of A4 per requirement. A List of accreditations is all that is required at this stage, with validation to take place in the future tender opportunity. Please submit to: daniel.weir@uuplc.co.uk Following this engagement, United Utilities may: • Conduct further market engagement sessions (e.g. workshops, supplier days) • Refine requirements and procurement strategy • Issue a formal procurement notice at a later date but a formal tender is not confirmed at this point.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069c75
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045988-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

35000000 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

51000000 - Installation services (except software)

71000000 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Oct 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNITED UTILITIES WATER 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
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
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Warrington
Electoral Ward
Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall
Westminster Constituency
Warrington South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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