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Satellite-Based Leakage Detection and AOI (Area of Interest) Management Contract Value
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Description Satellite Scanning Requirements
Scan areas of the UU region for leakage detection on: Drinking water assets Raw water Sewage Scanning frequency: daily, weekly, or full region biannually Imagery delivery within 4 weeks Pre- and post-freeze imagery capability SLA failure rebate for delayed scans Dynamic pricing based on scan age Clear availability of satellite scan schedules to support planning and reactive needs AOI Identification & Management
AOIs identified within 100m of UU assets AOIs classified by leak status: Quiet Suspected Active leak Repaired Awaiting repair Unverifiable AOI journey fully integrated from scan to resolution AOI audit trail (e.g., AOIs with no leak detected) Oldest leaks alert system Ability to interpret AOIs within defined boundaries and estimate leakage return Ability to label individual leaks with root cause failure types Mobile App Features
AOI investigation and reporting Status updates sync with dashboard AOI search by reference (field/admin) Capture investigation method (e.g., FIDO) Offline reporting capability Send outcomes to manager for review Performance tracking Dashboard Requirements
Desktop and mobile compatibility Data layers: Active and past AOIs Asset types (hydrants, mains, private services) Regional and county-level performance views Leak investigation performance metrics: Leaks found AOIs investigated Daily/weekly outcomes Leak insights: Leaks per km Time to resolve Full suite of reporting tools Integration with WaterNet / INS / Campaign Management Integration & Governance
Ingest UU asset records API interface for data exchange Link AOIs to INS jobs GIS integration (ArcGIS) Satellite governance structure needed Licence usage tracking Training on data interpretation (unlimited licences) Benefits
ODI benefit calculation using industry-standard methods Streamlined leak detection and prioritisation Risks & Gaps
GIS maps sent to Satellite vendor missing key details (material, size, DMZ) Trunk main investigations lack coordination Dashboard and mobile app status sync issues Manual daily reporting Inconsistent dashboard usage across regions No standard process for linking AOIs to INS ODI tracking not embedded Opportunities
Extract AOIs into ArcGIS Develop API for GIS integration Split dashboard views by county Generate reports from AOIs Link AOIs to campaigns Introduce AOI audit trail Buyer
Buyer ID GB-COH-02366678
Local Authority Code –
Address Haweswater House, Lingley Green Avenue, Great Sankey, WA5 3LP, United Kingdom
Type of body Private utility Suppliers No supplier information available.
Lots This procurement was divided into 1 lots, each awarded separately.
Lot Value Status Lot 1 Apr 2026 – Mar 2031
- planned
Key Dates
Published 12 November 2025
Tender Open -
Tender Deadline 1 February 2026
Award Date -
Contract Start -
Contract End -
Planned term 1 April 2026 – 31 March 2031 Procurement Details
Method Open — any supplier may bid
Method Details Open procedure
Route to market Framework set up
Main category Services
Category Operation of water supplies
Special regime Utilities
Buyer Reference ocds-h6vhtk-05df92
Legal Basis Procurement Act 2023
CPV Codes 65130000 – Operation of water supplies