---
title: "Nautilus Licences renewal"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06744c"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-25"
---

# Nautilus Licences renewal

Buyer: UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06744c

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## Summary

United Utilities Water Limited, a private utility company based in Great Sankey, United Kingdom, is engaged in the procurement process to award a 12-month renewal contract for Nautilus licences to Thermo Electron Limited, a large supplier specialising in IT services and industry-specific software packages. This procurement is classified under utility services and the procurement stage is complete as of 25 March 2026. The direct procurement method was utilised for this renewal, which is below the threshold and conducted without competition. The value of this contract amounts to an estimated £230,000 excluding VAT, with potential annual renewals for up to three years, reaching a maximum extent date of 31 March 2029.

This tender provides pivotal opportunities for businesses in the IT and software development sector aiming to expand their services within the utility industry. Companies with relevant expertise in consulting, software development, internet, and support services are particularly well-suited to participate in this procurement process. Businesses that can offer comprehensive IT solutions tailored to the specific needs of utility companies will find ample prospects for growth through engagement with United Utilities Water Limited. The direct procurement approach emphasises the importance for suppliers to maintain strong existing relationships and deliver specialised services seamlessly to garner future renewal opportunities.

## Notice

The contracting authority intends to award a 12 month renewal of the existing licencing provided by Thermo Electron Limited, the supplier of Nautilus. The authority has annual renewal option for up to 3 years in total with the estimated total value of circa PS230,000 (excluding VAT ).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027582-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £230,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THERMO ELECTRON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 48100000 - Industry specific software package
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 19:00 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027582-2026
- 25 Mar 2026 at 16:58 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027550-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027582-2026
  25th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027550-2026
  25th March 2026 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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