Official UK procurement notice
Nereda Technology · UK public procurement notice
Authority: NORTHUMBRIAN WATER LIMITED
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionA project is required at Brasside to upgrade the SPS and STW in order to increase storage and treatment capacity alongside process improvements.
Given the complexities of the project, including a challenging site footprint, the Nerada solution was the only treatment solution suitable.
As Nereda is a proprietary technology with the intellectual property owned by Haskoning there are no alternative suppliers able to provide the same process technology and as such a contract is required between NWL and Haskoning.
The lotProcurement structure
single lot · no lot value publishedLot #1Awarded
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Direct award
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Notice status
- Awarded without competition
- Procurement threshold
- Unspecified in notice
- Regulatory regime
- Utilities
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Direct award (no call for competition)
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 13 Jul 2026, 13:34 BST
- Last source update
- 13 Jul 2026, 13:34 BST
- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-065612- Latest notice
- Transparency notice (UK5)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c98dFind a Tender
- Why no open competition
- Single Suppliers Intellectual Property Exclusive Rights; Single Suppliers Technical Reasons
- Published justification
As Nereda is a proprietary technology with the intellectual property owned by Haskoning there are no alternative suppliers able to provide the same process technology.
We will use framework partners to procure the civil and construction elements. However, we will need appoint Haskoning directly as they own the intellectual property (IP), software, and process patents meaning Haskoning are the only ones who can provide the controller software (Aquasuite), deliver the process design validation, and the core internals of the solution.
As detailed above, it is recognised that Nereda is a proprietary process technology and Haskoning is the technology provider, where the technology elements relate to process design, control philosophy, and performance optimisation. There is no alternative to that element of the solution. In addition, future modifications or upgrades to the core process are likely to require input from Haskoning to maintain performance compliance and protect the integrity of the system.
Notice history
2 events · 1 release on Find a Tender · since 13 Jul 2026- Transparency notice published13 Jul 2026, 13:34 BSTUK5
- Contract signature expected1 Aug 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haskoning UK LtdSMENerada Process Technology1 Aug 2026 – 31 Jul 2028 · up to 31 Jul 2030Extensions: The contract awarded will be an NEC4 Professional Services Contract (PSC). Any extension to the contract will be subject to the project programme; for example, if the project is delayed, the contract may be extended to align with the revised project programme. · Options: Additional contracts may be awarded directly to Haskoning for any ongoing support, modifications, and any additional projects requiring Nereda technology where no other suitable option is available or suitable. | £700,000 | — | Standstill |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- HASKONING UK LIMITEDAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (1)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Transparency notice Transparency notice on Find a Tender