PRO005131-Goods-Dynamic Market-Innovation

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

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Planning

23 Jun 2026 at 13:55

Summary of the contracting process

United Utilities Water Limited is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process entitled "PRO005131-Goods-Dynamic Market-Innovation" within the industry categories including construction materials, water distribution, monitoring and control services, environmental services, and research and development. Located in Great Sankey, United Kingdom, the utility company is engaging in preliminary market discussions with potential suppliers to support its Innovation and Asset Intelligence programmes. The engagement is scheduled to culminate in a potential Dynamic Market opportunity with a significant milestone set for 23rd July 2026, intended to gather insights and understand supplier capabilities. The initiative aims to inform future sourcing strategies and may evolve into a formal procurement process.

This preliminary market engagement offers potential business growth opportunities for companies involved in supplying goods and services such as construction materials, water distribution, and asset monitoring. It is particularly suited for businesses with a focus on research and development and environmental services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will find the process accessible, with a dynamic purchasing system in place to facilitate participation. Businesses interested in future procurement opportunities in these categories are well-placed to provide innovative solutions that could align with United Utilities' requirements and benefit from potential contracts set to commence on 1st November 2026.

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Notice Title

PRO005131-Goods-Dynamic Market-Innovation

Notice Description

United Utilities is seeking to undertake preliminary market engagement with suppliers who may be interested in participating in a future tender opportunity for a Dynamic Market to support our Innovation and Asset Intelligence programmes. This notice is issued solely for the purpose of gathering market insights, understanding supplier capabilities, and informing the development of our sourcing strategy. The proposed scope and structure of the procurement may be refined or amended following this engagement activity. Participation in this preliminary market engagement is entirely voluntary. It does not form part of any formal procurement process and will not be taken into account in the evaluation of any future tender submissions. United Utilities reserves the right, but is under no obligation, to proceed with a formal procurement exercise and publish a corresponding Tender Notice at a later date. If you are interested please complete the following form: https://forms.office.com/e/Vuhczx4vA3

Planning Information

United Utilities is seeking to undertake preliminary market engagement with suppliers who may be interested in participating in a future tender opportunity for a Dynamic Market to support our Innovation and Asset Intelligence programmes. If you are interested please complete the following form: https://forms.office.com/e/Vuhczx4vA3

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bb40
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059034-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)

65 - Public utilities

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

44110000 - Construction materials

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

71700000 - Monitoring and control services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Jul 20264 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 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
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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