Scope
Description
This initiative involves Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) of pump lifting chains, aligned with LOLER and PUWER regulations, and will include the cleaning, inspection, reinstallation, and recertification of ~7,500 pump lifting chains
Total value (estimated)
- £3,000,000 excluding VAT
- £3,600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 1 April 2030
- Possible extension to 1 April 2034
- 8 years, 1 day
Description of possible extension:
Extensions: 4 years total (1+1+1+1)
Flexible extension options to enable service continuity for statutory compliance requirements.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
25 October 2025, 11:59pm
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
8 November 2025, 11:59pm
Submission address and any special instructions
https://service.ariba.com/Supplier.aw/109590071/aw?awh=r&awssk=HqUyL8cF&dard=1
If you interested in participating in the tender reach out to sara.azzini@yorkshirewater.co.uk and you will be added to the event in the platform Ariba SAP.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
25 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial | Price | 70% |
| Quality | Quality | 30% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
Two rounds of commercial assessment and one qualitative, interviews/presentations with key personnel
Contracting authority
YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED
- Companies House: 02366682
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXGT-3622-WXBQ
Western House
Bradford
BD6 2SZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKE41 - Bradford
Organisation type: Private utility