Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13bd4-2ad3-7201-b4a2-3afa0a16b1a5/continuous-water-quality-monitoring-cwqm Open for bids GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Continuous Water Quality Monitoring (CWQM) [United Utilities Water Limited](https://tendernation.io/buyers/united-utilities-water-limited) Estimated value £127,200,000 Published 2 Feb 2026 Deadline 102 days left 29 Jan 2027 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender At United Utilities, it is our commitment to supply great water to homes and businesses, removing and treating wastewater behind the scenes. We are developing our infrastructure in response to climate, population and lifestyle changes so we can deliver a service customers can rely on now and in the future. Section 82 mandates the continuous monitoring of water quality upstream and downstream of storm overflows and wastewater treatment assets, with the objective of improving transparency, compliance, and environmental outcomes. The CWQM programme is a major transformation initiative requiring significant investment in technology, installation capability, ecological and hydrological planning, and real-time data assurance. United Utilities requires a Supplier capable of delivering a robust monitoring solution that integrates with UU’s existing telemetry, data platforms, operational processes, and regulatory reporting frameworks, ensuring accurate monitoring and near-real-time data availability. United Utilities are looking to procure the end-to-end delivery, operation, and assurance of Continuous Water Quality Monitoring (CWQM) across United Utilities’ (UU’s) waste water network, in accordance with the requirements of Section 82 of the Environment Act and the CWQM Interim Technical Standard, as updated from time to time. Under the Agreement, a CWQM Supplier shall provide all goods, works and services, including but not limited to: • All hardware, including sondes, remote telemetry units, batteries, fixings, kiosks and other installation options; • Design & Installation process including all associated works including all associated works required to install/maintain equipment such as (but not limited to): land clearance, civils work and surveys; • Data acquisition and provision; • Maintenance and calibration; • System integration with the Company’s systems; • Reporting capabilities; and • Any other goods and services required to ensure continuous, accurate, reliable, and regulatory-compliant monitoring at designated upstream and downstream locations. Read full description ## CPV classification Monitoring and control services Telemetry and control equipment Industrial process control equipment Electricity supply installations Database systems Repair and maintenance services Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus Calibration services Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment Installation services of measuring equipment Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06146f-2026-02-02T15:01:04Z [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06146f-2026-02-02T15:01:04Z) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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