Scope
Description
Yorkshire Water is conducting preliminary market engagement to inform the sourcing strategy for a new fleet of emergency drinking water assets, aligned to Security and Emergency Measures Direction (SEMD) and DEFRA AWS requirements. The scope includes procurement of rigid water tankers (19,000L), tractor units, curtainsider trailers, and truck-mounted forklifts to support the company's alternative water supply (AWS) obligations.
We welcome engagement from suppliers and OEMs with capability in manufacturing or supplying specialist utility vehicles and equipment, particularly those experienced in water tankers, vehicle upfitting, potable storage, or trailer-mounted logistics. This engagement aims to assess build lead times, pricing, delivery models, innovation opportunities, and potential for bundling vehicle components.
This notice does not constitute a call for competition or a commitment to procure.
Contract dates (estimated)
- 31 March 2026 to 28 February 2029
- 2 years, 11 months, 1 day
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 34144212 - Water-tender vehicles
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
- UKI - London
- UKJ - South East (England)
- UKK - South West (England)
Engagement
Engagement deadline
12 August 2025
Engagement process description
Yorkshire Water is conducting preliminary market engagement to inform the sourcing strategy for a new fleet of emergency drinking water assets, aligned to Security and Emergency Measures Direction (SEMD) and DEFRA AWS requirements. The scope includes procurement of rigid water tankers (19,000L), tractor units, curtainsider trailers, and truck-mounted forklifts to support the company's alternative water supply (AWS) obligations.
We welcome engagement from suppliers and OEMs with capability in manufacturing or supplying specialist utility vehicles and equipment, particularly those experienced in water tankers, vehicle upfitting, potable storage, or trailer-mounted logistics. This engagement aims to assess build lead times, pricing, delivery models, innovation opportunities, and potential for bundling vehicle components.
This notice does not constitute a call for competition or a commitment to procure.
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
Email: wirza@yw.co.uk
Region: UKE41 - Bradford
Organisation type: Private utility