Scope
Description
Yorkshire Water is seeking a supplier to provide Scaffolding across Yorkshire Water's operational estate, supporting planned and reactive works, emergency response, and capital delivery projects. These services are essential for enabling safe access to assets for inspection, maintenance, and repair activities, ensuring continuity of operations and compliance with Yorkshire Water's safety standards.
Please refer to the attachments for further details on the scope of services and geographical coverage per lot.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £3,260,000 excluding VAT
- £3,912,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 30 March 2030
- Possible extension to 29 March 2034
- 7 years, 11 months, 29 days
Description of possible extension:
The contract may be extended subject to performance, regulatory requirements, and business need.
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45262100 - Scaffolding work
- 45262110 - Scaffolding dismantling work
- 45262120 - Scaffolding erection work
Not the same for all lots
Contract locations are shown in Lot sections, because they are not the same for all lots.
Lot 1. West
Description
Yorkshire Water is seeking a supplier to provide Scaffolding across Yorkshire Water's operational estate in the West region, supporting planned and reactive works, emergency response, and capital delivery projects. These services are essential for enabling safe access to assets for inspection, maintenance, and repair activities, ensuring continuity of operations and compliance with Yorkshire Water's safety standards.
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,630,000 excluding VAT
- £1,956,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract locations
- UKD - North West (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKG - West Midlands (England)
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. East
Description
Yorkshire Water is seeking a supplier to provide Scaffolding across Yorkshire Water's operational estate in the East region, supporting planned and reactive works, emergency response, and capital delivery projects. These services are essential for enabling safe access to assets for inspection, maintenance, and repair activities, ensuring continuity of operations and compliance with Yorkshire Water's safety standards.
Lot value (estimated)
- £1,630,000 excluding VAT
- £1,956,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKE - Yorkshire and the Humber
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
Same for all lots
CPV classifications and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
A single supplier will be awarded per Lot. Prices will be determined using the prices submitted as part of this tender.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Suppliers carrying out work on behalf of Yorkshire Water that require scaffolding services.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. West
Lot 2. East
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
9 December 2025, 5:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders must be submitted electronically via SAP Ariba, Yorkshire Water's e-procurement portal.
https://s1-eu.ariba.com/Sourcing/Main/aw?awh=r&awssk=fy5dbBftDhoBNSzh&realm=YorkshireWater&...
Suppliers not yet registered must complete registration prior to submission. All communications, clarifications, and tender submissions must be made through the SAP Ariba portal.
If you have not been invited to this tender but wish to participate, please email Mariana.Fernandes1@yorkshirewater.co.uk
so that we can issue an invitation via SAP Ariba.
Tenders submitted by email or post will not be accepted.
No electronic auction will be used.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
2 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Assessment | Commercial proposals will represent 60% of the total score. |
Cost | 60% |
| Quality Assessment | Tenders will be evaluated on technical quality and capability, representing 40% of the total score. |
Quality | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
Yorkshire Water will conduct this procurement using a Competitive Flexible Procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.
The procedure will consist of two stages: an initial Conditions of Participations (CoP) to assess compliance and capability, followed by an Invitation to Tender (ITT) issued to shortlisted suppliers. There will be at least 2 ITT stages. During the ITT stage, Yorkshire Water will also conduct a contractual compliance round to ensure alignment with its standard terms and regulatory obligations.
Documents
Associated tender documents
CM3223 Scaffolding Services - PA23 Conditions of Participation Introduction.pdf
CM3223 Scaffolding Services - PA23 Conditions of Participation Introduction
CM3223 Scaffolding Services - Conditions of Participation.xlsx
CM3223 Scaffolding Services - Conditions of Participation
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