Satellite Leak Detection

United Utilities Water Limited
North West
Direct award
15 August 2025 to 14 February 2026

Delivery of a satellite-based leak detection service using proprietary SAR Band technology to identify subsurface water leaks. The service includes a digital dashboard and mobile application for real-time investigation, performance tracking, and resource prioritisation across the asset base. This is a tactical, ongoing monitoring solution designed to support leakage targets and proactive maintenance programmes.

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Awarded value: £1.2m; As published
Published: 31 July 2025; Find a Tender
Awarded: 24 July 2025; SUEZ
Contract length: 6 months; Ends 14 February 2026

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of satellite-based leak detection services using SAR Band technology for water utility asset monitoring and proactive maintenance.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
31 July 2025
Contract awardedto SUEZ
24 July 2025
Contract starts
15 August 2025
Contract ends
14 February 2026

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How it compares

19.6× the typical satellite imagery contract (£61k).

Cite this contract

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/325282/satellite-leak-detection
Buyer reference: PRO004928-Goods-Contract-Satellite Leak Detection
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-056a90
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

United Utilities Water Limited. Satellite Leak Detection. Contract award, 31 July 2025. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/325282/satellite-leak-detection (accessed 12 October 2026).