--- title: "Continuous Water Quality Monitoring (CWQM)" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06146f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06146f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06146f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06146f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED" published: "2026-02-02" --- # Continuous Water Quality Monitoring (CWQM) Buyer: UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06146f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06146f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06146f.json) ## Summary United Utilities Water Limited is seeking suppliers for its Continuous Water Quality Monitoring (CWQM) programme. This procurement aims to enhance water and wastewater services in accordance with environmental regulations, and is valued at £159,000,000 gross. The procurement falls under the industry category of "services" with additional procurement categories such as "goods" and is specifically classified under "utilities." Located in Warrington, UK, the project entails monitoring water quality in UU's network, fitting within the procurement stage of tender, with a tender period ending on 29 January 2027. The flexible competitive procurement method involves a multi-staged approach including trial and negotiation phases before the award scheduled by 22 March 2027. Interested bidders should note the electronic submission policy and ensure submissions by February 27, 2026, for preliminary enquiries. The tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in telemetry, data integration, and environmental monitoring, as well as those offering installation and maintenance services. Companies with expertise in system integration, data analytics, and regulatory compliance in the utilities sector will find this contract particularly advantageous. SMEs are encouraged to participate, promising a diverse range of contributions from technology solutions to infrastructure arrangements. With the potential for an up to ten-year engagement upon renewal, the awarded supplier is expected to play a key role in ecological monitoring aims, offering substantial business growth potential. ## Notice At United Utilities, it is our commitment to supply great water to homes and businesses, removing and treating wastewater behind the scenes. We are developing our infrastructure in response to climate, population and lifestyle changes so we can deliver a service customers can rely on now and in the future. Section 82 mandates the continuous monitoring of water quality upstream and downstream of storm overflows and wastewater treatment assets, with the objective of improving transparency, compliance, and environmental outcomes. The CWQM programme is a major transformation initiative requiring significant investment in technology, installation capability, ecological and hydrological planning, and real-time data assurance. United Utilities requires a Supplier capable of delivering a robust monitoring solution that integrates with UU's existing telemetry, data platforms, operational processes, and regulatory reporting frameworks, ensuring accurate monitoring and near-real-time data availability. United Utilities are looking to procure the end-to-end delivery, operation, and assurance of Continuous Water Quality Monitoring (CWQM) across United Utilities' (UU's) waste water network, in accordance with the requirements of Section 82 of the Environment Act and the CWQM Interim Technical Standard, as updated from time to time. Under the Agreement, a CWQM Supplier shall provide all goods, works and services, including but not limited to: * All hardware, including sondes, remote telemetry units, batteries, fixings, kiosks and other installation options; * Design & Installation process including all associated works including all associated works required to install/maintain equipment such as (but not limited to): land clearance, civils work and surveys; * Data acquisition and provision; * Maintenance and calibration; * System integration with the Company's systems; * Reporting capabilities; and * Any other goods and services required to ensure continuous, accurate, reliable, and regulatory-compliant monitoring at designated upstream and downstream locations. ### Lot Information Lot LOT-0000 Renewal: 3 year initial term with extension of up to 7 years in any format. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009052-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 29 Jan 2027 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Apr 2027 - 4 Apr 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £127,200,000 | | Lots value | £127,200,000 | | 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 | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 45 - Construction work - 48 - Software package and information systems - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 51 - Installation services (except software) - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 32441200 - Telemetry and control equipment - 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment - 45315300 - Electricity supply installations - 48610000 - Database systems - 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services - 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus - 50433000 - Calibration services - 51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment - 51210000 - Installation services of measuring equipment - 51230000 - Installation services of testing equipment - 51900000 - Installation services of guidance and control systems - 71352000 - Subsurface surveying services - 71353000 - Surface surveying services - 71355000 - Surveying services - 71631440 - Flow-monitoring services - 71700000 - Monitoring and control services - 72313000 - Data capture services - 72314000 - Data collection and collation services - 72316000 - Data analysis services - 72321000 - Added-value database services - 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction - 90733100 - Surface water pollution monitoring or control services ## Release History - 2 Feb 2026 at 15:01 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009052-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009052-2026 2nd February 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=102139&TID100107361&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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