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OpenStage · planning

UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED

PRO005111-Services-Framework-Supply, Deliver and Maintenance of Physical Security Systems

Engineering & ArchitectureCPV 51000000
Value£10.0m
Deadline
Published20 May 2026
RegionNationwide
Who to contact
daniel.weir@uuplc.co.uk

The procurement contact named on the official notice.

Contract value in context
£10.0mtotal contract value
median £120k
this tender£0£10.8m

This is a large award for Installation Services — above three-quarters of comparable contracts. Based on 1,425 valued Installation Services tenders in our corpus.

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The brief

United Utilities is undertaking an early market engagement exercise to inform a forthcoming commercial strategy for the provision of Physical Security Systems for its water business.

We are seeking input from capable suppliers to assess market interest, capability, and capacity to deliver solutions aligned with regulatory, operational, and security requirements within critical national infrastructure (CNI).

This notice is not a call for competition at this stage, but an opportunity for suppliers to express interest and provide high-level information on their capabilities.

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Scope of Interest Suppliers are invited to express interest in one or more of the following service areas: Area 1: Physical Security Equipment Supply Provision of physical security technologies including, but not limited to: • CCTV and video surveillance systems • Intruder Detection Systems (IDS) • Access control and entry management systems • Perimeter protection (e.g. fencing sensors, detection technologies) • Associated hardware, software, and supporting infrastructure Suppliers should specify: • Product ranges and manufacturers represented • Evidence of accreditations and certifications (e.g.

NSI, SSAIB, Secured by Design, ISO standards) • Compliance with relevant UK security and safety standards Area 2: Design, Installation, and Commissioning End-to-end delivery capabilities including: • Security system design and engineering • Project management • Installation and integration across operational sites • Testing, commissioning, and handover Suppliers should demonstrate: • Experience delivering projects within regulated or critical infrastructure environments (preferably water or utilities) • Accreditation of installation practices (e.g.

NSI Gold/Silver, ISO 9001, ISO 45001) • Ability to comply with UK regulatory and security frameworks, including requirements relevant to water sector resilience and asset protection Area 3: Support and Maintenance Services Provision of ongoing operational support services including: • Preventative and reactive maintenance • Monitoring and system management (local or remote) • Lifecycle management and upgrades • Helpdesk and response services Suppliers should outline: • Service models and SLAs available • Geographic coverage across the UK • Accreditation for maintenance and monitoring services • Experience supporting security systems in high-availability environments Participation Suppliers may express interest in: • All three areas (1, 2, and 3), or • Any combination of these areas Key Requirements All prospective suppliers should be able to demonstrate alignment with: • UK security standards and regulatory expectations relevant to the water industry • Requirements applicable to Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) • Cyber and physical security convergence considerations • Compliance with recognised industry accreditations and certifications

Requirements

What the notice asks for

01

Area 1: Physical Security Equipment Supply

Area 1: Physical Security Equipment Supply.

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Suppliers should specify

Suppliers should specify:.

03

Installation and integration across operational sites

Installation and integration across operational sites.

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Suppliers should demonstrate

Suppliers should demonstrate:.

05

Ability to comply with UK regulatory

Ability to comply with UK regulatory and security frameworks, including requirements relevant to water sector resilience and asset protection.

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The gates

What this notice demands of you

2 named, none in explicit obligation language. Each one is quoted from the notice.

NSI Gold/Silver, ISO 9001, ISO 45001)
ISO 9001 (quality management)Standards you certify to
NSI Gold/Silver, ISO 9001, ISO 45001)

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Source & provenance
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-069c75
Stage
planning · Planning
Source
Find a Tender
Buyer ref
045988-2026
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