--- title: "Supply of Geospatial including Topographical Surveys" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052bb5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-052bb5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052bb5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052bb5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED" published: "2026-01-08" --- # Supply of Geospatial including Topographical Surveys Buyer: UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052bb5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-052bb5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-052bb5.json) ## Summary United Utilities Water Limited concluded a procurement process titled "Supply of Geospatial including Topographical Surveys" with the final contract award dated 8th January 2026. This award, under the open competitive flexible procedure, is related to the utilities sector and has a focus on topographical services across various locations within the UK, particularly the UKD region. The procurement involved the supply of services such as aerial LiDAR surveys, bathymetric and hydrographic surveys, as well as other complex geospatial services. The competitive process included framework agreements with the potential for call-off contracts, starting from 26th January 2026 to 25th January 2029, with possible extensions up to 2031. The procurement process has transitioned through the planning, tender, and award stages, with an emphasis on quality and cost criteria for evaluation. The tender represents a significant opportunity for growth, especially for businesses with expertise in geospatial and topographical surveys. Companies that can provide innovative surveying techniques such as LiDAR, 3D modelling, and bathymetric services are well-suited to exploit this opportunity. The involvement of multiple suppliers, including SMEs like Atlantic Geomatics (UK) Ltd and Plowman Craven Limited, highlights the competitive landscape and the potential for different business types to bid for similar contracts in the future. With a total project value of £7.7 million and a gross amount of £9.24 million, this tender encourages businesses to leverage new technologies and expand their capabilities in line with industry demands. ## Notice Supply of Geospatial including Topographical Surveys The following non- exhaustive lists cover: a) the main types of Geospatial Survey that the Company requires: i. Aerial light detection and ranging ("LiDAR") & photogrammetric surveys ii. Bathymetric /hydrographic surveys iii. Catchment ground modelling iv. Deformation monitoring surveys v. Mapping underground features vi. Measured building surveys vii. Mobile LiDAR surveys viii. Pipeline route surveys ix. Point Cloud processing and modelling x. River cross section surveys xi. Topographical surveys xii. Terrestrial Laser Scanning xiii. Underground utility surveys, including ground penetrating radar ("GPR") xiv. Unmanned aircraft system ("UAS") surveys inspection & mapping (drones) xv. 3D model production b) The following general categories of detail ("Topographical Surveys") shall be surveyed: i. Permanent buildings, porches and canopies ii. Temporary/mobile buildings iii. Boundary features: walls, fences, hedges iv. Roads, tracks, footways, paths v. Street furniture vi. Utilities plant and service covers where visible vii. Overhead utility cables viii. Drainage ix. Changes of surface x. Vegetation, individual trees/wooded areas/limits of vegetation xi. Pitches/recreation xii. Private gardens or grounds (off-Site areas) xiii. Water features including water and bed levels xiv. Earthworks, top and bottom of slopes xv. Quarries and rock faces xvi. Process structures xvii. Infrastructure plant and fixed machinery xviii. Geotechnical, boreholes, piezometers and trial pits xix. Railway features (with arranged access) xx. Ground levels xxi. Environmental, Invasive vegetation, areas of pollution / contamination (as determined by the Procurer) xxii. Any other feature likely to impact upon the proposed work ### Lot Information Lot LOT-0000 Renewal: 2 x 1 (one ) year extensions ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001528-2026 | | Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 13 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Dec 2025 | | Contract period | 26 Jan 2026 - 25 Jan 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £7,700,000 | | Lots value | £7,700,000 | | Awards value | £7,700,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Pending | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | 8 | | Supplier names | ATLANTIC GEOMATICS (UK; DALCOUR MACLAREN; INORAIL; JACOBS; LANDSCOPE ENGINEERING; PLOWMAN CRAVEN; RPS ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT LIMITED - A TETRA TECH; SOCOTEC | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71351200 - Geological and geophysical consultancy services - 71351210 - Geophysical consultancy services - 71351720 - Geophysical surveys of archaeological sites - 71351810 - Topographical services - 71351811 - Topographical surveys of archaeological sites - 71351923 - Bathymetric surveys services ## Release History - 8 Jan 2026 at 15:00 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001528-2026 - 12 Jun 2025 at 12:24 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031912-2025 - 3 Jun 2025 at 14:17 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029575-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001528-2026 8th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031912-2025 12th June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/029575-2025 3rd June 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=94517&B= - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents - https://www.unitedutilities.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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