Planning

LiDAR for wind turbine development

YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED

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Planning

10 Nov 2025 at 16:01

Summary of the contracting process

Yorkshire Water Services Limited is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "LiDAR for wind turbine development" within the services industry category. This process involves wind data collection and analysis across several UK regions, including North East England and East Midlands. The procurement process, classified as a private utility initiative, aims to conduct wind studies at an initial seven sites, potentially expanding to twenty-five sites. A preliminary market engagement notice was published on 10th November 2025, with stakeholders encouraged to express interest by 5th December 2025. The planned contract period spans from 2nd January 2026 to 1st January 2027.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental and energy consulting, particularly those with expertise in wind energy assessments and LiDAR technology. Suitable parties will need the capability to perform long-term wind data collection and analysis using advanced software, contributing to energy yield assessments and site feasibility studies. Given the project's scope and potential expansion, companies experienced in handling large-scale data-driven projects and working within recognised industry standards will find this tender especially advantageous for growth, providing critical insights and securing contracts that cater to the growing demand for renewable energy solutions.

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Notice Title

LiDAR for wind turbine development

Notice 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.

Planning Information

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ddff
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072522-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£490,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Dec 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 1 Jan 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
fmandenergycommercialteam@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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Royds
Westminster Constituency
Bradford South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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