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PRO005084-Services-Framework-DNM Linear Monitor Installs

United Utilities Water Limited · Private utility

In brief

United Utilities Water Limited has announced plans to buy architecture and engineering and environmental work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

It is a framework worth up to £20,000,000 including VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.

The contract runs for 3 years, up to 5 years with extensions, starting 1 December 2026.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 8 bids per contract for architecture and engineering contracts in this region (from 246 awards in the last 12 months).

Framework

Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £20,000,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.

What the notice says

The purpose of this framework is to appoint one or more end-to-end delivery partners to support the continued installation of battery powered level monitoring through AMP8. This regional programme will deliver approximately 15,000 monitors across the wastewater network, implemented through a phased rollout over the 3 years. An initial limited volume trial may be undertaken to validate the delivery approach and ensure all key performance measures are achieved prior to full deployment. United Utilities (UU) requires a supplier capable of delivering a robust, interoperable monitoring solution that fully integrates with existing telemetry systems, data platforms, and operational processes,…Read the full description
The purpose of this framework is to appoint one or more end-to-end delivery partners to support the continued installation of battery powered level monitoring through AMP8. This regional programme will deliver approximately 15,000 monitors across the wastewater network, implemented through a phased rollout over the 3 years. An initial limited volume trial may be undertaken to validate the delivery approach and ensure all key performance measures are achieved prior to full deployment. United Utilities (UU) requires a supplier capable of delivering a robust, interoperable monitoring solution that fully integrates with existing telemetry systems, data platforms, and operational processes, providing accurate and near real time monitoring data to support operational decision making. For the purposes of this tender, the requirement is structured into the following delivery elements: • Survey • Hardware procurement • Installation • Data transfer • Fleet performance reporting and incident management • Maintenance The contract shall encompass all goods and services required to deliver these elements, including but not limited to: Supply of all hardware, including instruments, batteries, modems, bracketry, fixings, antennae and SIM cards. Certified to IP68, providing full protection against water ingress and enabling reliable operation in submerged or high moisture conditions. Certified for ATEX/IECEx Zone 0, ensuring safe operation in environments with continuous explosive atmospheres. Installation services, including all associated works such as planning, scheduling, asset surveys, installation activities, metadata capture and provision. Data acquisition and transfer, ensuring reliable transmission of monitoring data to United Utilities’ systems. Maintenance and calibration proactive and reactive maintenance activities to sustain hardware performance throughout the contract period, in line with service level requirements. Fleet performance reporting, providing live access to the supplier’s internal data ingestion platform, alongside routine reporting of fleet performance. Any additional goods and services required to ensure continuous, accurate and reliable operation of the monitoring fleet. These goods and services will be delivered by the lead programme delivery partner(s) and any approved subcontractors. The Supplier will be responsible for delivering a complete, scalable solution that enhances UU’s operational capability, supports statutory obligations, and enables effective, data led management of the wastewater network.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Preliminary market engagement notice · UK2, notice 043971-2026

About the buyer

Procurements

118

Awards

37

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From notice 043971-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 13 May 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.