Scope
Reference
CM1225
Description
Yorkshire Water is undertaking preliminary market engagement in advance of a proposed competitive procurement process to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of process ventilation systems and associated operational support services to support its Capital Delivery programme.
The proposed Framework Agreement is anticipated to operate for an initial term of four (4) years, with the option to extend for a further four (4) years. It is intended that the Framework will be the primary route for Yorkshire Water to procure ventilation services throughout its duration.
Successful suppliers appointed to the Framework will work alongside Yorkshire Water Services (YWS) within Capital Delivery and may be appointed to one or both of the Lots described below.
The proposed Framework structure comprises two (2) Lots:
Lot 1 - Operational Requirements
Scope : The provision of inspections, assessments and maintenance of ventilation systems and assets, including:
• Routine and statutory inspections
• Risk assessments and compliance surveys
• Identification of remedial works and condition grading
• Planned and reactive maintenance
• Remediation works addressing safety or performance
• Emergency response
Lot 2 - Capital Requirements
Scope: The provision of ventilation systems, including:
• Full design, supply and installation of new ventilation systems
• Refurbishment and upgrades of existing systems
• Turnkey solutions including design, construction and commissioning
Yorkshire Water invites suitably qualified and experienced suppliers with capability in the design, installation, maintenance and refurbishment of ventilation systems, together with associated compliance and asset management services, to express an interest in this opportunity.
This engagement is intended to inform the forthcoming procurement. This notice does not constitute a call for competition or a commitment to procure.
Yorkshire Water intends to issue a Conditions of Participation (SQ) in the coming weeks. The Conditions of Participation is expected to remain open for minimum twenty-five (25) days.
Suppliers wishing to participate in the future procurement process will be required to register on SAP Ariba. Support with registration can be obtained by contacting Aitana (details below).
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £24,120,000 excluding VAT
- £24,120,000 including VAT
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 June 2026 to 1 June 2030
- 4 years, 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
Additional procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 39714100 - Ventilators
- 39714110 - Extraction ventilators
- 42520000 - Ventilation equipment
- 71315410 - Inspection of ventilation system
- 71321400 - Ventilation consultancy services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Engagement
Engagement deadline
20 March 2026
Engagement process description
There are no specific conditions for participation in this market engagement. Participation is voluntary and non-binding.
If you wish to participate but are not yet registered as a Yorkshire Water supplier, please email: Aitana.Wirz@yorkshirewater.co.uk and include the full legal company name, and the email address you wish to register. You will then be issued with a registration request link.
If you are already registered as a Yorkshire Water supplier on Ariba, please email Aitana.Wirz@yorkshirewater.co.uk and include your ANID number, your full company name, and your registered Ariba email address, so that the Conditions of Participation can be issued when it goes live.
Procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Contracting authority
YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED
- Companies House: 02366682
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXGT-3622-WXBQ
Western House
Bradford
BD6 2SZ
United Kingdom
Contact name: Aitana Wirz
Region: UKE41 - Bradford
Organisation type: Private utility