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Nereda Technology

NORTHUMBRIAN WATER LIMITED

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13 Jul 2026 at 12:34

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process involves NORTHUMBRIAN WATER LIMITED as the buying organisation, awarding a contract titled "Nereda Technology". The project focuses on upgrading the sewerage pumping station (SPS) and sewage treatment works (STW) at Brasside, Northumbria, to improve storage and treatment capacity. This is part of a services contract in the utilities sector, specifically under the plant engineering design category. The procurement process has reached the "Award" stage, with HASKONING UK LIMITED being the chosen supplier due to their proprietary ownership of the Nereda technology. The contract period is set to commence on 1st August 2026 and is slated to conclude by 31st July 2028, with potential extensions based on project progression.

The direct award procurement method was used due to the intellectual property and exclusive rights held by HASKONING UK LIMITED for the necessary technology, showing the strategic importance of having unique capabilities and proprietary solutions in the public procurement space. This contract provides growth opportunities particularly for businesses involved in plant engineering and technology services that partner in niche, high-technology projects. Businesses capable of supporting additional civil and construction elements may also find opportunities, albeit indirectly through framework partnerships adjacent to the core technology provision.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Nereda Technology

Notice Description

A project is required at Brasside to upgrade the SPS and STW in order to increase storage and treatment capacity alongside process improvements. Given the complexities of the project, including a challenging site footprint, the Nerada solution was the only treatment solution suitable. As Nereda is a proprietary technology with the intellectual property owned by Haskoning there are no alternative suppliers able to provide the same process technology and as such a contract is required between NWL and Haskoning.

Procurement Information

As Nereda is a proprietary technology with the intellectual property owned by Haskoning there are no alternative suppliers able to provide the same process technology. We will use framework partners to procure the civil and construction elements. However, we will need appoint Haskoning directly as they own the intellectual property (IP), software, and process patents meaning Haskoning are the only ones who can provide the controller software (Aquasuite), deliver the process design validation, and the core internals of the solution. As detailed above, it is recognised that Nereda is a proprietary process technology and Haskoning is the technology provider, where the technology elements relate to process design, control philosophy, and performance optimisation. There is no alternative to that element of the solution. In addition, future modifications or upgrades to the core process are likely to require input from Haskoning to maintain performance compliance and protect the integrity of the system.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c98d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065612-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71323200 - Plant engineering design services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTHUMBRIAN 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
PITY ME
Postcode
DH1 5FJ
Post Town
Durham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC41 Durham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
County Durham
Electoral Ward
Framwellgate and Newton Hall
Westminster Constituency
City of Durham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HASKONING

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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