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title: "Asset Investment Management System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0662c1"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "WALES & WEST UTILITIES LIMITED"
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# Asset Investment Management System

Buyer: WALES & WEST UTILITIES LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0662c1

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## Summary

Wales & West Utilities Limited is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for an Asset Investment Management System. This process is part of a pre-market consultation exercise aimed at establishing a value-for-money contract for a decision support tool to assist in asset management and investment strategies. The procurement involves software package and consultancy services, categorized under the "Software package and information systems" industry sector. Located in Newport, Wales, the exercise is set in the business region of UKL21, with key milestones including completing a pre-market questionnaire by 19th March 2026 and returning it by 20th March 2026. The formal procurement documents are expected to commence on 1st September 2027, with the potential contract period extending until 31st August 2032.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and consultancy services. It is particularly suited to small to medium enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their portfolio in asset management systems. Engaging in this market consultation could lead to further procurement processes, providing a platform to influence project scope and design. Interested businesses should consider participating in the pre-market engagement exercise by completing the questionnaire, as this could enhance visibility and readiness for potential future tender processes. Participation in this phase is not restricted; therefore, it presents a strategic opportunity without any advantage or disadvantage in subsequent procurement phases.

## Notice

Wales and West Utilities (WWU) wish to engage with the market to seek their views on establishing a robust, value for money contract for the provision of an Asset Investment Management System. The Asset Investment Manager system (AIM) is a decision support tool used by WWU for modelling the whole-life cost of assets, scenario modelling, and future business planning. It helps in making informed decisions regarding asset management and investment strategies. Any information gathered through this market consultation exercise will inform internal business planning and any possible subsequent procurement process and will NOT be appraised in any future tender evaluation exercise. Please note that participation or non-participation in this preliminary market consultation exercise shall not prevent any supplier from participating in any potential procurement process, nor is it intended that any information supplied shall place any supplier at an advantage or disadvantage in any forthcoming procurement process. For the avoidance of doubt, this is the scoping phase of the project and is not part of a formal procurement process. Suppliers who wish to participate in the market engagement exercise should complete the pre-market engagement questionnaire. The Questionnaire must be completed and PME Document signed and returned by no later than 3pm on 23/03/2026 in accordance with the instructions detailed in the PME Questionnaire document. There are no formal tender documents to be completed other than the questionnaire. All communication, including completed PME Questionnaires must be sent to wwuprocurement@wwutilities.co.uk

### Planning Information

The pre-market engagement involves the completion of a pre-market questionnaire. To obtain a copy of this questionnaire, please email expressing your interest to wwuprocurement@wwutilities.co.uk
Please ensure you request a copy of this questionnaire by no later than COP on 19th March 2026.
Please return completed questionnaire by COP on 20th March 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019789-2026 |
| 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 | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2027 - 31 Aug 2031 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £800,000 |
| 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 | WALES & WEST UTILITIES LIMITED |
| Locality | NEWPORT |
| Post town | Newport |
| Postcode | NP10 8FZ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL54 Monmouthshire and Newport |
| Local authority | Newport |
| Electoral ward | Tredegar Park and Marshfield |
| Westminster constituency | Newport West and Islwyn |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

## Release History

- 5 Mar 2026 at 10:43 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019789-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019789-2026
  5th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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