Scope
Description
This Transparency notice is linked to PPN Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-028704 linked here: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028704-2025?origin=Dashboard#top
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
Framework
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Contract 1
Supplier
Contract value
- £2,000,000 excluding VAT
- £2,400,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Earliest date the contract will be signed
13 August 2025
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 September 2025 to 30 August 2030
- Possible extension to 30 August 2035
- 9 years, 11 months, 30 days
Description of possible extension:
Contract can be extended in line with the regulatory cycle if there are still no other suppliers in the market
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 35125100 - Sensors
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Direct award
Special regime
Utilities
Direct award justification
Single supplier - technical reasons
Our market intelligence states this is currently the only product on the market capable of sensing and measuring nitrous oxide in liquid
Supplier
Unisense Environment A/S
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PNQH-9554-PNGW
Langdyssen 5
Aarhus N
8200
Denmark
Email: Sales@unisense.com
Website: https://unisense-environment.com/
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 1
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