--- title: "prj_7089 - Energy Management and Optimisation System (EMOS)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050b50" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050b50" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050b50.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050b50.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2026-01-14" --- # prj_7089 - Energy Management and Optimisation System (EMOS) Buyer: SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050b50 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-050b50) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-050b50.json) ## Summary Southern Water Services Limited (SWS), located in Worthing, UK, is actively engaging in a procurement process for a new Energy Management and Optimisation System (EMOS), with a focus on energy and environmental management services. As part of the tender process, SWS aims to acquire an EMOS with capabilities like Portfolio Management, Tariff Management, and various data integration features essential for achieving ISO 50001 certification. The procurement follows the Competitive Flexible Procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, with a structured timeline that concludes with award decisions by 15th September 2026. Interested parties must engage in stages including a Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ), Invitation to Tender (ITT), and a Demo phase, with the deadline for tender submissions set for 13th February 2026. This tender presents a significant business opportunity for companies specialising in energy management and IT services, given its broad requirements covering technical consultancies and data management applications to software development and support services. With an estimated contract value of £6,500,000, suppliers with strong capabilities in implementing extensive software systems, especially in energy optimisation and integration with IoT sensors, are well-suited to benefit. This opportunity also favours businesses that can offer innovative solutions with optional features like machine learning or AI chatbot functionality to further enhance their competitive edge. Potential bidders must be registered on the Jaggaer e-sourcing portal to participate. ## Notice Southern Water Services Limited (SWS) are looking to procure an Energy Management and Optimisation System (EMOS). The following features and capabilities are considered mandatory for the new EMOS solution being subject of this procurement: * Portfolio Management * Sorting and Grouping Functionality * Tariff Management * Invoice Management * Historical Energy Data Storage * AMR Meter Data Receiving Capability * API Capability * Budgeting, Forecasting, and Accruals Capability * Dashboarding and Data Visualisation Tools * Portfolio Benchmarking, Energy Data Analysis, and Automated Exception Monitoring * Energy Reporting Functionality * Access, Performance, and Interface Features The following features are considered non-mandatory for the new EMOS solution being subject of this procurement. Tenderers are encouraged to outline any advanced capabilities within the appropriate response envelope for evaluation. However, the absence of these features will not result in disqualification from the tender process. * Predictive Analytics & Machine Learning * Integrated Digital Mapping Service * Dashboard Sharing * Mobile Accessibility * Weather (Rainfall) Data Capture * Carbon Reporting * Fleet Data Capture * Renewable PPA Management * AI Chatbot Functionality * Demand Response and Load Shifting * Integration with Onsite Renewables & Storage for Cost Optimisation * Real-Time Energy Optimisation * EV Charging and Smart Grid Integration * Integration with IoT Sensors * Energy Market Participation * Water Consumption Management The following associated services are mandatory for the new EMOS service provider to deliver as part of the scope of this project. * Implementation Support * Ongoing Support and Maintenance * Change Management The following associated services are considered non-mandatory for the new EMOS service provider to deliver. Tenderers are encouraged to outline their service capabilities within the appropriate response envelope for evaluation. However, the absence of these capabilities will not result in disqualification from the tender process. * Invoice Validation Service * Bureau Service SWS intends to achieve ISO 50001 certification during the initial term of the contract and expects the EMOS to play a foundational role. More details about the scope of the project and SWS's requirements are available in the tender documentation. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: We anticipate an implementation period commencing on the contract start date of 28/09/2026. The EMOS service start date is expected to be 01/03/2027. The initial term for the EMOS service is five years. The contract may then be extended by a period or periods totalling nine years and one month. ### Planning Information We’ve started the pre-market engagement process via our internal market analysis work. Suppliers interested in this opportunity can engage with SWS via the email provided. Initial Teams meeting to discuss SWS’ requirements in more details can be organised on request. Information from the pre-market engagement process will be used to design the tender strategy and timescales. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003099-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning, Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 13 Feb 2026 | | Future notice date | 30 May 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 27 Sep 2026 - 29 Feb 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £6,500,000 | | Lots value | £6,500,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SOUTHERN WATER SERVICES LIMITED | | Locality | WORTHING | | Post town | Brighton | | Postcode | BN13 3NX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ27 West Sussex (South West) | | Local authority | Worthing | | Electoral ward | Northbrook | | Westminster constituency | Worthing West | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England), TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex, TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight, TLJ4 Kent | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 48 - Software package and information systems - 66 - Financial and insurance services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 09300000 - Electricity, heating, solar and nuclear energy - 09310000 - Electricity - 32573000 - Communications control system - 48610000 - Database systems - 48611000 - Database software package - 48612000 - Database-management system - 48613000 - Electronic data management (EDM) - 66140000 - Portfolio management services - 71314000 - Energy and related services - 71314200 - Energy-management services - 71314300 - Energy-efficiency consultancy services - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 72227000 - Software integration consultancy services - 72261000 - Software support services - 72300000 - Data services - 72322000 - Data management services - 90710000 - Environmental management - 90714100 - Environmental information systems ## Release History - 14 Jan 2026 at 13:17 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003099-2026 - 14 Jan 2026 at 10:27 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002977-2026 - 1 May 2025 at 11:33 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018391-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003099-2026 14th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002977-2026 14th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018391-2025 1st May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - http://www.southernwater.co.uk - https://southernwater.ukp.app.jaggaer.com - https://southernwater.ukp.app.jaggaer.com/ - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/procurement-act-2023-short-guides/suppliers-how-to-register-your-organisation-and-first-administrator-on-find-a-tender-in-three-easy-steps-html - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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