Planning

Forecast and derisk tool

YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED

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Planning

09 Mar 2026 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for a 'Forecast and derisk tool' is being organised by Yorkshire Water Services Limited, a private utility company based in Bradford, United Kingdom. This initiative is in the planning stage, set to conclude its expression of interest deadline on 14th April 2026. The tender pertains to the software package and information systems category, tailored specifically for the water industry, with project delivery aimed within the UK region (UKE). The competitive procurement method is selective, involving a competitive flexible procedure, with an estimated contract value of £3,000,000 net (£3,600,000 gross). Post the enquiry period ending on 19th March 2026, the contract award period is expected to finish by 20th May 2026, setting the stage for contract commencement from 1st October 2026, running through to 31st March 2030.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses with expertise in machine learning, digital implementation, and software solutions, especially those versed in critical path analysis and integration with Microsoft products. With the focus on cost efficiency and enhanced infrastructure project delivery, the tender is ideally positioned for SMEs and companies with cyber essentials accreditation, seeking growth within the utility sector. The tool aims to provide actionable insights from portfolio analyses, ensuring improved programme management capabilities. This represents a distinctive opportunity for suppliers to engage with Yorkshire Water and contribute to system enhancements through pre-trained data tools while assisting in the company's long-term strategic planning across infrastructure projects.

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Notice Title

Forecast and derisk tool

Notice Description

Machine Learning-driven portfolio tool for asset delivery programmes. Project controls, PMs and Programme Managers to gain portfolio level insight and analysis of risk for small / medium / large infrastructure projects in the Water Industry. The tool must output accessible information for users with the ability to drill into detail of Primavera P6 and MSP. Vendor support required for digital implementation of the tool. Key functionality expected: Schedule integrity checking capability. Ability to present data to a range of audiences. Ability to analyse critical path and alternative path probable outcomes. Output from tool to integrate with Microsoft products. The tool must have significant pre trained data, relevant to the water sector. The tool must provide actionable insight. This should result in cost efficiency and improved capability to deliver large infrastructure projects on time. In addition, provide capability to improve, based on lessons learned and forecasting outcomes. This tender is after a successful pilot within Yorkshire Water which has helped to extrapolate whether this type of tool works for the company, with the desired outcomes. Yorkshire Water is planning to run this tool within the current AMP period to ensure this is the right model for the business moving forward.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066529
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020812-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

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
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 20264 days to go
Future Notice Date
13 Apr 20265 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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