Scope
Description
UU are looking to source sensor equipment capable of detecting & measuring Nitrous Oxide in liquid.
The requirement of detection in liquid is fundamental to this product; sensors for gas state do not meet this requirement.
UU are looking for 120 sensors for immediate requirement, along with appropriate fitments, controllers, pipe mounting equipment, cabling and calibration kits. The initial requirement should also include consumables to run the sensors for 12 months. Our research shows probe heads have a usable lifespan of 6 months. There will likely be on ongoing requirement for spares and consumables for 5 years.
Our market intelligence leads us to the conclusion there is only 1 suitable product on the market currently, from Unisense, shown here: https://unisense-environment.com/products/n2o-wastewater-sensor/
We are expecting the cost to come in at approximately £1M based on the product set from Unisense over 12 months. With a consumables requirement of a further £1M over the following 4 years.
This notice is designed to test our sourcing intelligence with the market for competing product availability.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 31 August 2030
- 5 years
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 38344000 - Pollution-monitoring devices
- 38431100 - Gas-detection apparatus
- 38810000 - Industrial process control equipment
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
1
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Submission
Publication date of tender notice (estimated)
1 July 2025
Enquiry deadline
7 July 2025, 11:59pm
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
31 July 2025, 11:59pm
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
31 August 2025
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible 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: Chris England
Region: UKD61 - Warrington
Organisation type: Private utility