Tender

CM3083 Pump Lifting Chains

YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED

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Tender

13 Oct 2025 at 09:07

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Yorkshire Water Services Limited is initiating a procurement process for the "CM3083 Pump Lifting Chains" project, falling under the technical inspection and testing services category. Located in Bradford, UK, this tender is at the active stage, with key deadlines including an expression of interest deadline on 8th November 2025 and an award period concluding on 25th February 2026. The project involves Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) and maintenance of approximately 7,500 pump lifting chains, ensuring compliance with LOLER and PUWER regulations. This procurement follows a competitive flexible procedure, with electronic submissions accepted in English.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the technical inspection field to contribute to a project valued grossly at £3.6 million. Companies specialising in quality and safety compliance for utility infrastructure will find this contract particularly lucrative. Smaller enterprises are encouraged to apply, as the suitability criteria accommodate SMEs. The contract period spans from 1st April 2026 to 1st April 2030, with potential extensions, allowing for sustained business growth and continuity in the utilities sector. Interested vendors should note that there are rounds of commercial and qualitative assessments, including interviews with key personnel, to secure this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CM3083 Pump Lifting Chains

Notice 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

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Extensions: 4 years total (1+1+1+1) Flexible extension options to enable service continuity for statutory compliance requirements.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ade9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064598-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 1 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sara.azzini@yorkshirewater.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD6 2SZ
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Royds
Westminster Constituency
Bradford South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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