PRO005123-Services-Framework-Powered Monitors

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

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Planning

16 Jun 2026 at 12:14

Summary of the contracting process

United Utilities Water Limited is in the planning stage of a procurement process entitled "PRO005123-Services-Framework-Powered Monitors." This initiative focuses on the delivery of electrical and instrumentation services, enhancing low voltage power monitoring solutions at United Utilities' various assets throughout the United Kingdom, particularly in Warrington. As a private utility, their procurement method involves a framework agreement, with the process currently in the planning phase. Notable dates include a scheduled engagement milestone due on 30 June 2026, with communication updates expected by 28 August 2026; the contract period is set to commence on 5 February 2027 and extend till 4 February 2030.

The tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specializing in monitoring and control services, telemetry, and electrical installations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) would find this tender particularly suited to their capacities, given the scope of works ranging from minor installations to complex engineering projects. It presents an opportunity for technical consultancy and supply chain entities to engage in both hardware provisioning and integrated solution designs, enhancing their growth within the utilities sector by contributing to the resilience and performance monitoring of power assets.

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Notice Title

PRO005123-Services-Framework-Powered Monitors

Notice Description

The Service Provider shall deliver a programme of predominantly electrical and instrumentation services to support the design, supply, installation, modification, operation, and maintenance of low voltage power monitoring solutions across United Utilities powered assets. This includes the bespoke design and deployment of monitoring hardware utilising GSM modem communications to transmit site data to the AquaDNA platform. The scope supports AMP delivery outcomes and PR24 investment objectives through improved asset visibility, resilience, and performance monitoring. Scope of Works The Services shall include, but not be limited to, the following activities: Design and Engineering * Provision of bespoke monitoring solutions, including system architecture and site specific designs. * Engineering design to integrate low voltage monitoring hardware with existing electrical assets. * Provision of SME technical advice to inform future solution development, asset interventions, and investment planning. Supply and Installation * Supply of all monitoring hardware required for the solution, including GSM enabled communications equipment. * Installation and modification of low voltage monitoring equipment at United Utilities powered assets. * Delivery of new installations across approximately 430 inlet works and 245 last in line pumping stations. * Installation activities ranging in scale from minor works (~4 man hours) to complex installations (up to ~100 man hours per site). Communications and Data Integration * Configuration of GSM modem communications to enable secure transmission of site data to the AquaDNA platform via cloud services. * Verification of end to end data flow from site hardware through the communications network and data pipeline to the cloud environment. Asset Support and Maintenance * Fault diagnosis and rectification of existing low voltage monitoring equipment. * Ongoing support for improvement and maintenance activities across the existing power monitoring asset base (circa 1,700 assets). * Reactive and proactive fault finding across the entire monitoring solution, including on site equipment, communications infrastructure, data pipeline, and cloud systems. Surveys and Enabling Works * Completion of site surveys to confirm installation requirements, constraints, and access conditions. * Identification of risks, dependencies, and constructability considerations to inform safe and efficient delivery.

Planning Information

https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=106467&TID=100111565&B=

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b5e9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056629-2026
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)

45 - Construction work

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

45315300 - Electricity supply installations

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

71352000 - Subsurface surveying services

71353000 - Surface surveying services

71355000 - Surveying services

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

71631440 - Flow-monitoring services

71700000 - Monitoring and control services

72100000 - Hardware consultancy services

72110000 - Hardware selection consultancy services

72140000 - Computer hardware acceptance testing consultancy services

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

72220000 - Systems and technical consultancy 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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
28 Aug 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
5 Feb 2027 - 4 Feb 2030 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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