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Contract award notice - utilities

Information

Published

Date of dispatch of this notice: 15/04/2021

External Reference: 2021-563335

TED Reference: 2021/S 076-195894

Contract award notice - utilities

Contract award notice – utilities

Results of the procurement procedure

Supplies

Directive 2014/25/EU

Section I: Contracting entity

I.1)

Name and addresses

United Utilities Water Limited
02366678
Lingley Mere Business Park
Warrington
WA5 3LP
UK
Contact person: Susan Owen
Telephone: +44 7741309335
E-mail: RegulatoryProcurementTeam@uuplc.co.uk
NUTS code:  UKD -  NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
Internet address(es):
Main address: http://www.unitedutilities.com
Address of the buyer profile: https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/43984

I.6)

Main activity

Water

Section II: Object

II.1)

Scope of the procurement

II.1.1)

Title

Innovation Partnership - United Utilities Innovation Lab 3
Reference number:  PRO004369
II.1.2)

Main CPV code

48000000  -  Software package and information systems
II.1.3)

Type of contract

Supplies
II.1.4)

Short description

The procurement process followed the Innovation Partnership procedure and was intended to encourage innovative businesses to help United Utilities tackle key efficiency, safety and customer challenges in innovative ways.
The United Utilities Innovation Lab will be a 12-week programme and successful candidates will be co-located and work closely with United Utilities to test, develop, improve and demonstrate their product/service in live customer environments. Leading to opportunities for contractual relationships
Businesses were invited to put forward proposals in the following key areas;
• Systems Thinking
• Circular Economy & Natural Solutions
• Future of Water ODI’s & More
• Wild Card
More information about this opportunity can be found at the following address www.unitedutilities.com/innovation
II.1.6)

Information about lots

This contract is divided into lots: no
II.2)

Description

II.2.2)

Additional CPV code(s)

34152000  -  Training simulators
35113000  -  Safety equipment
35113100  -  Site-safety equipment
35125100  -  Sensors
38421100  -  Water meters
48326000  -  Mapping software package
48326100  -  Digital mapping system
48445000  -  Customer Relation Management software package
48600000  -  Database and operating software package
48920000  -  Office automation software package
48931000  -  Training software package
71353200  -  Dimensional surveying services
71631430  -  Leak-testing services
71631440  -  Flow-monitoring services
71700000  -  Monitoring and control services
72000000  -  IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
72212326  -  Mapping software development services
72212460  -  Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software development services
72212461  -  Analytical or scientific software development services
72222300  -  Information technology services
79342320  -  Customer-care services
98330000  -  Physical well-being services
II.2.3)

Place of performance

NUTS code:  UKD -  NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)
II.2.4)

Description of the procurement

United Utilities wants to tackle key business challenges so we can provide better, more cost effective services for customers. That means building relationships with businesses who share our vision, ambition and appetite for innovation.
The 12-week programme will be run in collaboration with corporate innovation specialist L Marks and successful candidates will be mentored by senior United Utilities business leaders and get access to test and demonstrate your product/service in live customer environments
Businesses were invited to put forward proposals in the following key areas;
- Systems Thinking
- Circular Economy & Natural Solutions
- Future of Water ODI’s & More
- Wild Card
All proposals were to be in line with our business principles.
More information about this opportunity can be found at the following address www.unitedutilities.com/innovation
II.2.11)

Information about options

Options: no
II.2.13)

Information about European Union funds

The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: no

Section IV: Procedure

IV.1)

Description

IV.1.1)

Type of procedure

Innovation partnership
IV.1.8)

Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)

The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement : no
IV.2)

Administrative information

IV.2.1)

Previous publication concerning this procedure

Notice number in the OJ S: 2020/S 138-340891

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 1

Title: Innovation Partnership - United Utilities Innovation Lab 3

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

16/02/2021
V.2.2)

Information about tenders ( Agree to publish? yes )

Number of tenders received:  102
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  95
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States:  76
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  26
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  102
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

ChangeMaker 3D Ltd
ChangeMaker 3D Ltd
Granta Lodge 71 Graham Road Malvern
Worcestershire
WR14 2JS
UK
E-mail: natalie@changemaker3d.co.uk
NUTS code:  UKD -  NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

The contractor is an SME : yes

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 2

Title: Innovation Partnership - United Utilities Innovation Lab 3

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

16/02/2021
V.2.2)

Information about tenders ( Agree to publish? yes )

Number of tenders received:  102
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  95
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States:  76
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  26
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  102
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

Genesis Biosciences Ltd.
906593702
Unit P1-P2 Capital Business Park
Cardiff
CF3 2PU
UK
E-mail: cjc@genesisbiosciences.com
NUTS code:  UKD -  NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

The contractor is an SME : yes

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 3

Title: Innovation Partnership - United Utilities Innovation Lab 3

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

16/02/2021
V.2.2)

Information about tenders ( Agree to publish? yes )

Number of tenders received:  102
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  95
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States:  76
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  26
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  102
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

HWM-WaterLtd
373 176346
Ty Coch House, Llantarnam Park Way,
Cwmbran
NP44 3AW
UK
E-mail: julian.moore@hwm-water.com
NUTS code:  UKD -  NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

The contractor is an SME : no

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 4

Title: Innovation Partnership - United Utilities Innovation Lab 3

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

16/02/2021
V.2.2)

Information about tenders ( Agree to publish? yes )

Number of tenders received:  102
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  95
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States:  76
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  26
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  102
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

Leakster Pty Ltd.
N/A
18 MacDonald Street
Dicky Beach
4551
AU
E-mail: sara@leakster.com.au
NUTS code:  AU -  Australia

The contractor is an SME : yes

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 5

Title: Innovation Partnership - United Utilities Innovation Lab 3

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

08/04/2021
V.2.2)

Information about tenders ( Agree to publish? yes )

Number of tenders received:  102
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  95
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States:  76
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  26
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  102
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

Noam Inc.
83-4142710
467 Burnett Ave. #14
San Francisco, CA
94131
US
E-mail: luke@peruse.io
NUTS code:  US -  United States

The contractor is an SME : yes

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 6

Title: Innovation Partnership - United Utilities Innovation Lab 3

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

16/02/2021
V.2.2)

Information about tenders ( Agree to publish? yes )

Number of tenders received:  102
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  95
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States:  76
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  26
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  102
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

Planetek Italia
04555490723
Via Massaua 12,
Bari
70132
IT
E-mail: forenza@planetek.it
NUTS code:  IT -  ITALIA

The contractor is an SME : yes

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 7

Title: Innovation Partnership - United Utilities Innovation Lab 3

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

16/02/2021
V.2.2)

Information about tenders ( Agree to publish? yes )

Number of tenders received:  102
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  95
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States:  76
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  26
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  102
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

SME Water Ltd
11294509
Unit 5, The Workshops, 2 Marcus Street, Birkenhead, Wirral
Birkenhead
CH41 1EU
UK
E-mail: stuart.mawditt@sme-water.co.uk
NUTS code:  UKD -  NORTH WEST (ENGLAND)

The contractor is an SME : yes

Section V: Award of contract

Contract No: 8

Title: Innovation Partnership - United Utilities Innovation Lab 3

A contract/lot is awarded: yes
V.2)

Award of contract

V.2.1)

Date of conclusion of the contract

16/02/2021
V.2.2)

Information about tenders ( Agree to publish? yes )

Number of tenders received:  102
Number of tenders received from SMEs:  95
Number of tenders received from tenderers from other EU Member States:  76
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States:  26
Number of tenders received by electronic means:  102
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators :  no
V.2.3)

Name and address of the contractor ( Agree to publish? yes )

Transcend Software, Inc.
Transcend Software, Inc.
61 Princeton Hightstown Road
West Windsor
08550
US
E-mail: dserridge@transcendh2o.com
NUTS code:  US -  United States

The contractor is an SME : yes

Section VI: Complementary information

VI.3)

Additional information

UU worked with L Marks in the delivery of this procurement process. Documents including a step-by-step guide and how to use the Portal were included within the documents folder and more information can be found on the website at www.unitedutilities.com/innovation.
Following the completion of the Innovation Lab, UU may enter into a supply agreement with 1 or more participants. The maximum price will be set at no more than demonstrable and approved costs + 50 % margin.
Alternatively, UU may take a license to manufacture from 1 or more participants. Final versions of the contract terms will be provided prior to Pitch Day. Drafts are made available at the applications stage for information, along with a draft procurement document for the Ideas Stage.
UU will not pay candidates for Lab participation alone, but will provide a fixed maximum level of participation support in consideration for which participants will be expected to carry out the relevant R&D activities. UU will pay each successful candidate up to 5 000 GBP for legal costs for participants to review and understand the contract terms before entering the Lab.
VI.4)

Procedures for review

VI.4.1)

Review body

High Court of England & Wales
City of Westminster
London
UK