Opportunity Overview
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.
1. 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...
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.
1. 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...
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| Issuing agency | United Utilities Water Limited |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Category | Maintenance & Repair |
| Estimated value | $12.7M |
| Published | May 20, 2026 |
| Procurement stage | Request for Proposal (RFP) |
| Response due | Not specified / rolling |
| Status | Open — accepting responses |
| Official source | View original notice |
| Last verified | August 09, 2026 |
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: UK Government (Find a Tender).
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