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PRO004917-Services-Framework-Operational Technology Build Only[E25]

Warrington, United KingdomUnited Utilities Water Limited[E1]

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In plain English

What they want
United Utilities is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework for the provision of Operational Technology (OT) Build Only Works across its water and wastewater infrastructure assets. The framework will support the delivery of OT installation, integration, commissioning and associated build activities required to maintain, enhance and expand operational technology systems across a range of operational sites.
Who can bid
No restrictions are stated in the notice data. The tender documents may set more.
Deadline
Buyer's deadline: 30 Dec 2026, 00:00 UTC. UTC: 30 Dec 2026, 00:00 UTC.
Published 27 Oct 2026.
Value
GBP 20,000,000
Buyer
United Utilities Water LimitedSee what else this buyer buys and when.
How to apply
Through the buyer's official process. Open the original notice on UK Find a Tender (OCDS) (opens in a new tab) ↗
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Deadline[E13]
30 Dec 2026, 00:00 UTC
Value[E26]
GBP 20,000,000
Published[E22]
27 Oct 2026
Procedure[E21]
Competitive flexible procedure
Source
UK Find a Tender (OCDS) (opens in a new tab)
Last checked
14 hours ago

About the requirement

From the notice

United Utilities is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework for the provision of Operational Technology (OT) Build Only Works across its water and wastewater infrastructure assets. The framework will support the delivery of OT installation, integration, commissioning and associated build activities required to maintain, enhance and expand operational technology systems across a range of operational sites. The framework is intended to provide access to suitably qualified and experienced suppliers capable of delivering safe, efficient and high-quality OT build services, supporting United Utilities' operational and capital investment programmes. The procurement will be undertaken using a Competitive Flexible Procedure and will comprise a Conditions of Participation Questionnaire (COPQ) stage followed by an Invitation to Negotiate (ITN) stage for suppliers who successfully meet the conditions of participation and are shortlisted to proceed. Successful suppliers appointed to the framework may be invited to compete for individual call-off contracts covering a range of OT Build Only Works requirements across water and wastewater treatment works, pumping stations, network assets and other operational facilities within the United Utilities operational area.[E14]

Eligibility and requirements

  • ConditionThe legal basis is UKPGA 2023/54 (Procurement Act 2023).[E15]
  • ConditionLot 1 economic criterion: Applicants will be required to demonstrate their legal standing, financial stability and ability to perform the contract. This may include, but is not limited to: • Evidence of registration and legal status. • Confirmation that none of the…[E16]
  • ConditionLot 1 technical criterion: Applicants will be required to demonstrate relevant technical capability, capacity and experience in delivering Operational Technology (OT) build and installation works within regulated utility, industrial or comparable operational environ…[E17]
  • ConditionThe buyer marks lot 1 as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.[E18]
  • DetailLot 1 runs from 1 Apr 2027 to 31 Mar 2032, extendable to 31 Mar 2037.[E11]
  • DetailClarification questions close at 30 Nov 2026, 00:00 UTC.[E19]
  • DetailThe notice explains how to submit a tender.[E24]
  • The notice data states no restriction on who may bid. Exclusion grounds and selection criteria in the tender documents still apply.

Risks and unknowns

  • UnknownWe read the published notice, not the full tender documents.

Updates

  1. First seen · 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC

    The source published a call for competition with a future deadline.

    Source document 101293-2026

Evidence

26 facts

Every fact on this page comes from the published notice. Each entry shows the document and the field it was read from.

  1. E1

    The buyer is United Utilities Water Limited.

    Document 101293-2026, field /buyer/name, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  2. E2

    The notice is classified under CPV 51800000 (Installation services of metal containers).

    Document 101293-2026, field /tender/items/0/additionalClassifications/8/id, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  3. E3

    The notice is classified under CPV 51700000 (Installation services of fire protection equipment).

    Document 101293-2026, field /tender/items/0/additionalClassifications/7/id, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  4. E4

    The notice is classified under CPV 51000000 (Installation services (except software)).

    Document 101293-2026, field /tender/items/0/additionalClassifications/0/id, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  5. E5

    The notice is classified under CPV 51100000 (Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment).

    Document 101293-2026, field /tender/items/0/additionalClassifications/1/id, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  6. E6

    The notice is classified under CPV 51200000 (Installation services of equipment for measuring, checking, testing and navigating).

    Document 101293-2026, field /tender/items/0/additionalClassifications/2/id, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  7. E7

    The notice is classified under CPV 51300000 (Installation services of communications equipment).

    Document 101293-2026, field /tender/items/0/additionalClassifications/3/id, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  8. E8

    The notice is classified under CPV 51400000 (Installation services of medical and surgical equipment).

    Document 101293-2026, field /tender/items/0/additionalClassifications/4/id, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  9. E9

    The notice is classified under CPV 51600000 (Installation services of computers and office equipment).

    Document 101293-2026, field /tender/items/0/additionalClassifications/6/id, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  10. E10

    The notice is classified under CPV 51500000 (Installation services of machinery and equipment).

    Document 101293-2026, field /tender/items/0/additionalClassifications/5/id, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  11. E11

    Lot 1 runs from 1 Apr 2027 to 31 Mar 2032, extendable to 31 Mar 2037.

    “2027-04-01T00:00:00Z to 2032-03-31T23:59:59+01:00”

    Document 101293-2026, field /tender/lots/0/contractPeriod, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  12. E12

    The buyer's address is in United Kingdom.

    Document 101293-2026, field /parties/0/address/country, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  13. E13

    Tenders must be submitted by 30 Dec 2026, 00:00 UTC.

    “2026-12-30T00:00:00+00:00”

    Document 101293-2026, field /tender/tenderPeriod/endDate, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  14. E14

    The buyer describes the requirement in the notice.

    “United Utilities is seeking to establish a multi-supplier framework for the provision of Operational Technology (OT) Build Only Works across its water and wastewater infrastructure assets. The framework will support the delivery of OT installation, integration, commissioning and…”

    Document 101293-2026, field /tender/description, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  15. E15

    The legal basis is UKPGA 2023/54 (Procurement Act 2023).

    Document 101293-2026, field /tender/legalBasis/id, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  16. E16

    Lot 1 economic criterion: Applicants will be required to demonstrate their legal standing, financial stability and ability to perform the contract. This may include, but is not limited to: • Evidence of registration and legal status. • Confirmation that none of the…

    “Applicants will be required to demonstrate their legal standing, financial stability and ability to perform the contract. This may include, but is not limited to: • Evidence of registration and legal status. • Confirmation that none of the mandatory or discretionary exclusion gr…”

    Document 101293-2026, field /tender/lots/0/selectionCriteria/criteria/0/description, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  17. E17

    Lot 1 technical criterion: Applicants will be required to demonstrate relevant technical capability, capacity and experience in delivering Operational Technology (OT) build and installation works within regulated utility, industrial or comparable operational environ…

    “Applicants will be required to demonstrate relevant technical capability, capacity and experience in delivering Operational Technology (OT) build and installation works within regulated utility, industrial or comparable operational environments. This may include, but is not limi…”

    Document 101293-2026, field /tender/lots/0/selectionCriteria/criteria/1/description, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  18. E18

    The buyer marks lot 1 as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

    “sme: true”

    Document 101293-2026, field /tender/lots/0/suitability/sme, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  19. E19

    Clarification questions close at 30 Nov 2026, 00:00 UTC.

    “2026-11-30T00:00:00+00:00”

    Document 101293-2026, field /tender/enquiryPeriod/endDate, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  20. E20

    This is a call for competition. Suppliers can respond.

    “tender”

    Document 101293-2026, field /tag, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  21. E21

    The procedure is: Competitive flexible procedure.

    Document 101293-2026, field /tender/procurementMethodDetails, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  22. E22

    The notice was published on 27 Oct 2026.

    “2026-10-27T08:34:39Z”

    Document 101293-2026, field /tender/documents/1/datePublished, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  23. E23

    Find a Tender gives the tender status as active.

    Document 101293-2026, field /tender/status, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  24. E24

    The notice explains how to submit a tender.

    “https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=110425&TID100115436&B=”

    Document 101293-2026, field /tender/submissionMethodDetails, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  25. E25

    The notice is titled "PRO004917-Services-Framework-Operational Technology Build Only".

    Document 101293-2026, field /tender/title, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

  26. E26

    The stated value is GBP 20,000,000 excluding VAT.

    “20000000 GBP”

    Document 101293-2026, field /tender/value/amount, read 28 Oct 2026, 09:18 UTC · source (opens in a new tab)

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