Planning

The Provision and Support of SCADA Software

WALES & WEST UTILITIES LIMITED

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Planning

20 May 2026 at 10:42

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Wales & West Utilities Limited is currently in the planning stage for the provision and support of SCADA software. This procurement process is aimed at reviewing and potentially commissioning new software to enhance their existing systems. The procurement process is aligned with the Procurement Act 2023. The project revolves around core functionalities such as real-time monitoring, supervisory control, and alarm management, crucial for utilities handling. The procurement falls under the services category and is expected to include the delivery of application service solutions. Interested suppliers are encouraged to engage in the preliminary market engagement by submitting detailed information by 30th June 2026. The process will allow Wales & West Utilities, located in Newport, United Kingdom, to arrange possible demonstrations with potential bidders, creating avenues for showcasing system functionalities.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in application services, particularly those supplying SCADA systems. Companies that can offer innovative solutions in real-time data acquisition and management, supervisory control, and effective alarm systems stand to benefit greatly, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as they are particularly encouraged to participate. The contract, valued at approximately £1,468,000, demands high standards in communication protocols and system reliability, making it ideal for firms with strong technical capabilities and experience in the utility sector. This is an excellent opportunity for service providers to forge long-term relationships with a key utility company in the UK, enhancing their reputation and market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The Provision and Support of SCADA Software

Notice Description

Wales & West Utilities is reviewing the current service and system with a view to potentially undertaking a competitive tender under the Procurement Act 2023. This market engagement notice has a number of different purposes; ascertain the degree of competition in the market, ensure that any potential systems could meet the functionality required and explore the level of system innovation in the market. Core Functional Requirements Real-time Monitoring & Data Acquisition: Continuous gathering of data from geographically distributed RTUs and PLCs to monitor pressure, temperature, flow rates, and gas composition. Supervisory Control: Ability to remotely manage field devices, such as opening/closing valves and starting/stopping pumps. Leak Detection and Mitigation: Specific algorithms to detect leaks, pinpoint their location, and initiate mitigation, often involving integration with 3rd-party hydraulic modeling software. Alarm Management: Real-time alerting for threshold breaches (e.g., pressure) and abnormal operating conditions. Historical Data Archiving & Reporting: High-performance databases for storage and retrieval of trend data, often using SQL or specialized relational databases. Custody Transfer Tracking: Accurate tracking of gas volume transfers between parties. Technical and System Requirements Communication Protocols: Support for standard protocols such as Modbus RTU, Modbus TCP/IP, and IEC 60870-5-104. High Availability & Redundancy: Redundant servers, network self-healing (e.g.,

Planning Information

Any interested suppliers should send information detailing the respective systems, features, functionality and any relevant case studies. Wales and West subject matter experts will review all information and if feasible arrange for 1 - 2 - 1 demonstrations from selected suppliers. Suppliers may contact or email directly if there are any queries.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069d22
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046262-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
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

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

CPV Codes

72416000 - Application service providers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,223,000 £1M-£10M
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
30 Jun 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Oct 2027 - 8 Oct 2032 4-5 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
WALES & WEST UTILITIES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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
TLK South West (England), TLL Wales
Local Authority
Newport
Electoral Ward
Tredegar Park and Marshfield
Westminster Constituency
Newport West and Islwyn

Further Information

Notice Documents

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