Scope
Description
United Utilities operates a large and geographically dispersed portfolio of operational sites across North-West England, including water treatment works, wastewater treatment works, pumping stations, service reservoirs, and associated infrastructure.
These sites require regular inspections to assess:
• General site condition and housekeeping
• Asset health and condition
• Compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements
• Security and access integrity
• Verification that assets, controls, and equipment are in the correct condition and location
Currently, inspections are largely carried out by site-based staff and contractors. While effective, this approach can be resource-intensive, exposes staff to operational hazards, and may result in variability in inspection quality, coverage, and data consistency.
United Utilities is therefore exploring the potential use of robotic inspection solutions, including autonomous quadruped robots, to support or undertake routine and repeatable site inspections and enhance data quality, safety, and operational resilience.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2026 to 1 September 2027
- 1 year, 1 day
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71315400 - Building-inspection services
- 71631100 - Machinery-inspection services
- 71631300 - Technical building-inspection services
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
Engagement
Engagement deadline
3 March 2026
Engagement process description
Contact via email at Harry.east@uuplc.co.uk to register interest and you shall be provided a copy of the question set for completion.
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Contracting authority
UNITED UTILITIES WATER LIMITED
- Companies House: 02366678
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVVB-5589-BWHX
Haweswater House, Lingley Green Avenue
Great Sankey
WA5 3LP
United Kingdom
Contact name: Harry East
Email: Harry.east@uuplc.co.uk
Region: UKD61 - Warrington
Organisation type: Private utility