Planning

LiDAR for wind turbine development

  • YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-072522

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-05ddff

Published 10 November 2025, 4:01pm



Scope

Description

Yorkshire Water (YW) and Kelda are engaging the market with the intention of detailed wind studies at an initial 7 sites with the deployment of LiDAR for 6-12 months surveys, depending on initial 6 month wind data. Pending programme development, YW / Kelda may seek to expand to an estimated 25 sites for development.

The purpose of this Wind LiDAR Survey is to obtain accurate, high-resolution wind data for the analysis of wind characteristics at various heights above ground level. The survey will provide essential data to support Energy Yield Assessments (EYA), site feasibility studies, and wind resource modelling for a minimum of 6 months. Data will be required to be remotely monitored and optionally processed, with final analysis carried out using industry recognised software and aligned to best practice standards.

The works will be undertaken in accordance with international wind measurement and assessment standards. The outputs must be suitable for raising finance

Yorkshire Water & Kelda Group would like to have discussions with suitably qualified parties to discuss the availability of these services.

Total value (estimated)

  • £490,000 excluding VAT
  • £588,000 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 2 January 2026 to 1 January 2027
  • 1 year

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

  • 79311000 - Survey services

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

5 December 2025

Engagement process description

If you would like to express you interest please send an email to FMandEnergyCommercialTeam@yorkshirewater.co.uk with details of the company you represent and contact details.


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