--- title: "Market Engagement - Robots for Difficult to Access Assets" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0615f7" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0615f7" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0615f7.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0615f7.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED" published: "2026-02-03" --- # Market Engagement - Robots for Difficult to Access Assets Buyer: UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0615f7 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0615f7) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0615f7.json) ## Summary United Utilities Water Limited is currently in the market engagement stage for a project titled "Market Engagement - Robots for Difficult to Access Assets". This procurement process is classified under the goods category and focuses on industrial robots within the utilities sector. The buyer is located in Great Sankey, United Kingdom, with Harry East being the contact point. Key geographical areas for this procurement are within the UKD region. A milestone due date is set for 3rd March 2026, by which interested parties should express their interest via email to Harry.east@uuplc.co.uk to receive the question set necessary for registration. This initiative is aimed at identifying providers capable of delivering robotic inspection services for challenging environments such as pipe bridges, subway crossings, and sites requiring scaffolding. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in robotics, particularly those focused on industrial or utility applications. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities in innovative inspection solutions, including drone technology and advanced robotics, will find this contract beneficial for growth. Given the specialised nature of the services required, companies with experience in safety-driven inspection processes, especially those adept at working at heights or in constrained environments, are well-suited to compete. The engagement process will allow businesses to showcase their cutting-edge technologies and potentially secure a foothold in a sector keen on adopting innovative inspection methods. The contract period is projected to run from September 2026 to September 2027, offering a year-long business opportunity. ## Notice United Utilities are looking to engage the market to understand who has capabilities of providing robotic inspection services. Current inspection process requires visual inspection and may include working at height. We are actively exploring innovative ways of carrying out these inspections that ensures safety and gather quality data to assess asset condition. The areas we are interested in are pipe bridges, subway crossings, DSEAR assets and assets that would require scaffolding for inspection. ### Planning Information Contact via email at Harry.east@uuplc.co.uk to register interest and you shall be provided a copy of the question set for completion. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009705-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 3 Mar 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 1 Sep 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED | | Locality | GREAT SANKEY | | 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 - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42997300 - Industrial robots ## Release History - 3 Feb 2026 at 19:22 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009705-2026 - 3 Feb 2026 at 19:12 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009700-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009705-2026 3rd February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009700-2026 3rd February 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - 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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