Official UK procurement notice
PRO005111-Services-Framework-Supply, Deliver and Maintenance of Physical Security Systems
Authority: United Utilities Water Limited (Public body)
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionUnited 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.
- 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
CPV: Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services · Installation services (except software) · Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
How this framework works
From the published notice- Framework period
- 5 yrs · up to 8 yrs from 1 Nov 2026
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How United Utilities Water Limited buys Security, fire-fighting, police (CPV 35), and who usually turns up
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Our matching links this notice to “Services-Framework-Repair and Maintenance of Dewatering Equipment” of this authority, but none of the 5 panel members sit in a category matching this notice.
Lot #1CPV 35Published estimate£10m
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| Supplier | This buyer’s earlier contract | Lot | Award value | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Direct LimitedEarlier contract | PRO004202-Services-Framework-Supply Storage and Delivery of Bottled Waternotice published Oct 2021 | — | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
| R&B Switchgear Services LtdEarlier contract | PRO004531 – Service-Framework-Inspection, Testing, & Maintenance of HV Systems and associated Remedial Repairnotice published Mar 2023 | Inspection, Testing, & Maintenance of HV Systems and associated Remedial Repair | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
| Smith Brothers (Contracting) LimitedEarlier contract | PRO004531 – Service-Framework-Inspection, Testing, & Maintenance of HV Systems and associated Remedial Repairnotice published Mar 2023 | Inspection, Testing, & Maintenance of HV Systems and associated Remedial Repair | — | Matched as the earlier contract |
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About this data
- Source. Official UK public procurement notices (Find a Tender), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. New notices arrive through the day; the figures are rebuilt nightly.
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Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Planned procurement
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Utilities
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 20 May 2026, 08:28 BST
- Last source update
- 20 May 2026, 08:28 BST
- Authority reference
PRO005111- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-045988- Latest notice
- Preliminary market engagement notice (UK2)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-069c75Find a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Appointment period ends
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Timeline
20 May 2026 → 1 Nov 2026 · 3 dates- Planning notice published161 days ago20 May 2026, 08:28 BST
- Market engagement145 days ago4 Jun 2026, 23:59 BST
Interested suppliers are invited to provide:
- Company overview and relevant experience
- Areas of interest (1, 2, 3, or combinations)
- Details of accreditations and certifications
- Examples of similar projects or services delivered
- Any innovative approaches or technologies relevant to the sector
The Document should be limited to 2 pages of A4 per requirement. A List of accreditations is all that is required at this stage, with validation to take place in the future tender opportunity.
Please submit to: daniel.weir@uuplc.co.uk
Following this engagement, United Utilities may:
- Conduct further market engagement sessions (e.g. workshops, supplier days)
- Refine requirements and procurement strategy
- Issue a formal procurement notice at a later date but a formal tender is not confirmed at this point.
- Today28 Oct 2026
- Contract startsin 3 days1 Nov 2026
Notice history
1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender- Preliminary market engagement notice published20 May 2026, 08:28 BSTUK2
Commercial outcome & contract awards
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Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (1)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender