Satellite-Based Leakage Detection and AOI (Area of Interest) Management
United Utilities Water Limited · Private utility
In brief
United Utilities Water Limited has announced plans to buy energy work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.
The notice does not state a value.
The contract runs for 5 years, starting 1 April 2026.
Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.
Can I win this?
Key dates
- Questions by
- 11:59pm, Thursday 8 January 2026
- Bids by
- 11:59pm, Sunday 1 February 2026
Competition
Usually high: a median of 7 bids per contract for energy contracts in this region (from 63 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.
What the notice says
Satellite Scanning Requirements - Scan areas of the UU region for leakage detection on: - Drinking water assets - Raw water - Sewage - Scanning frequency: daily, weekly, or full region biannually - Imagery delivery within 4 weeks - Pre- and post-freeze imagery capability - SLA failure rebate for delayed scans - Dynamic pricing based on scan age - Clear availability of satellite scan schedules to support planning and reactive needs AOI Identification & Management - AOIs identified within 100m of UU assets - AOIs classified by leak status: - Quiet - Suspected - Active leak - Repaired - Awaiting repair - Unverifiable - AOI journey fully integrated from scan to resolution -…Read the full description
How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- 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.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
- Send clarification questions before 11:59pm, Thursday 8 January 2026.
- Make sure your bid arrives before 11:59pm, Sunday 1 February 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.
Timeline
- Planned procurement notice · UK3, notice 073171-2025
About the buyer
Procurements
119Awards
37Suppliers it has used most for energy
- SME Water Ltd1 contract
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From notice 073171-2025 on Find a Tender, first published 12 November 2025. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.