This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jul 2026 at 14:08

Tender

11 Dec 2025 at 16:24

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "CM3105 Thickening and Dewatering Maintenance" contract involves Yorkshire Water Services Limited, a private utility based in Bradford, UK. This structured, multi-supplier maintenance project is designed for the upkeep of thickening and dewatering assets across various operational sites within Yorkshire Water. The contract has reached the award stage, with a value of £4,935,728 and is scheduled to run from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2030. The procurement was conducted using a selective, competitive flexible procedure under the Procurement Act 2023, inviting businesses through electronic submissions. Key suppliers awarded include Veolia UK Limited, Mobile & Separation Equipment Limited, and Rhames Ltd, all focusing on service provision within the region of Yorkshire and the Humber.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in repair and maintenance services of machinery. Businesses ranging from large corporations to SMEs with expertise in preventative and reactive maintenance, asset inspections, and equipment hire are well-suited to engage in this contract. With a focus on maintaining operational efficiency and resilience across various sites, participating firms can benefit from long-term engagement and service provision, enhancing their visibility and reputation within the utilities sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

CM3105 Thickening and Dewatering Maintenance

Notice Description

Yorkshire Water Services (YWS) is intending to establish a structured, multi-supplier maintenance and support arrangement for Yorkshire Water's thickening and dewatering assets, covering operational sites across Bioresources, Process & Pumping (P&P), and Clean Water. The arrangement will deliver a full service model including preventative and reactive maintenance, asset inspections, critical spare supply and management, and equipment hire where required.

Lot Information

Maintenance, repair, supply and hire of centrifuges

Renewal: The duration of the proposed contract opportunity is 36 months, with optional renewal up to 24 months.

Maintenance, repair and supply for thickeners, belt presses, plate press and gravity belt thickeners

Renewal: The duration of the proposed contract opportunity is 36 months, with optional renewal up to 24 months.

Total Care Package

Renewal: The duration of the proposed contract opportunity is 36 months, with optional renewal up to 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f43f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063741-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50530000 - Repair and maintenance services of machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,935,728 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,935,728 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£3,585,500 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Royds
Westminster Constituency
Bradford South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

MOBILE & SEPARATION EQUIPMENT

RHAMES

VEOLIA

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