---
title: "Innovation Lab 4 Programme"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c095"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02c095"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c095.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c095.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED"
published: "2022-05-24"
---

# Innovation Lab 4 Programme

Buyer: UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c095

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02c095)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c095.json)

## Summary

United Utilities Water Limited is currently completing the 'Innovation Lab 4 Programme', a procurement initiative designed to engage innovative businesses in tackling industry challenges in the water sector. This process is classified under the CPV code for software packages and information systems, with a primary focus on goods. The programme is based in Warrington, United Kingdom, and operates through an innovation partnership procedure. Notably, the deadline for tender submissions has passed, having originally been set for September 10, 2021.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in technology and innovative solutions for the water and wastewater industry. Companies that focus on areas such as systems thinking, low-carbon solutions, and digital network technologies would find particular alignment with the objectives of this initiative. The programme will foster close collaboration with United Utilities, offering successful applicants access to test environments and the chance for long-term contractual relationships, ultimately enhancing their market presence and operational capabilities.

## Notice

The process will follow the innovation partnership procedure & is intended to encourage innovative businesses to help United Utilities tackle key efficiency, safety & customer challenges in innovative ways. Successful applicants will be co-located (where possible, & subject to Covid and travel restrictions) & work closely with UU to test, develop, improve & demonstrate their product/service in live customer environments. Leading to opportunities for contractual relationships for further ongoing testing &/or roll-out. The Company offers project managers & resources to design & run the best trial conditions for the best ideas - either a 12-week testing programme or different trial design. Each trial will accelerate & improve the chance for large-scale roll-out. FOCUS: Applicants will be invited to put forward proposals in the following areas; Systems Thinking Low carbon & Natural Solutions Digitising the water/wastewater network Customer Service Excellence Wild Card

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This procurement will follow the Innovation Partnership procedure and will seek innovative businesses to help UU tackle key industry challenges in innovative ways. United Utilities want to tackle our key business challenges so we can provide better, more cost effective services for customers. That means building relationships with businesses who share our vision, ambition and appetite for innovation. The Innovation Lab 4 programme will be run in collaboration with corporate innovation specialist L Marks and successful applicants will be mentored by senior United Utilities business leaders and get access to test and demonstrate your product/service in live customer environments. Businesses will be invited to put forward proposals in the following key areas: * Systems Thinking, * Low carbon and Natural Solutions, * Digitising the water & wastewater network * Customer Service Excellence * Wild Card. All proposals must be in line with our business principles. More information about this opportunity can be found at the following address www.unitedutilities.com/innovation

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014294-2022 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Innovation partnership |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | 26 Jul 2021 |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED |
| Locality | WARRINGTON |
| Post town | Warrington |
| Postcode | WA5 3LP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD61 Warrington |
| Local authority | Warrington |
| Electoral ward | Great Sankey North and Whittle Hall |
| Westminster constituency | Warrington South |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | ALTITUDE THINKING; AUTOMUTATIO; CLEARWATER SENSORS; MACH9 ROBOTICS; SMARTVALVE; VBACT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 34152000 - Training simulators
- 35113000 - Safety equipment
- 35113100 - Site-safety equipment
- 35125100 - Sensors
- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48326000 - Mapping software package
- 48326100 - Digital mapping system
- 48440000 - Financial analysis and accounting software package
- 48600000 - Database and operating software package
- 48920000 - Office automation software package
- 48931000 - Training software package
- 71353200 - Dimensional surveying services
- 71631430 - Leak-testing services
- 71631440 - Flow-monitoring services
- 71700000 - Monitoring and control services
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72212326 - Mapping software development services
- 72212460 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software development services
- 72212461 - Analytical or scientific software development services
- 72222300 - Information technology services
- 79342320 - Customer-care services
- 98330000 - Physical well-being services

## Release History

- 24 May 2022 at 13:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014294-2022
- 27 Aug 2021 at 12:23 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021291-2021
- 27 Aug 2021 at 12:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019188-2021
- 10 Aug 2021 at 14:23 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019349-2021
- 27 Jun 2021 at 19:36 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014626-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.unitedutilities.com
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=38497&B=UNITEDUTILITIES
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/43984

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02c095. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c095.json.