Tender

CM3502 Reactive Operational Support and Equipment Hire

YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED

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03 Jun 2026 at 08:51

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process under review is being conducted by Yorkshire Water Services Limited, a private utility company located in Bradford, United Kingdom. The procurement, titled "CM3502 Reactive Operational Support and Equipment Hire," falls under the services category and targets the Yorkshire region (UKE). This open procurement, conducted via a Competitive Flexible Procedure as part of the Procurement Act 2023, is at the tender stage with electronic submissions required by 28 June 2026, and the award decision expected by 24 July 2026. The procurement is structured as a multi-supplier framework to provide reactive operational support, including equipment hire, labour provision, and fuel supply, with an estimated value of £4,567,000.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth by involving multiple lots covering equipment hire, skilled and unskilled labour, and fuel provision. Businesses well-suited to compete include those specialising in construction machinery and equipment, sewage services, and fuel supply, with capabilities in providing staff or equipment needed for unplanned operational scenarios and shortfalls. The focus on flexibility, operational continuity, and resilience means suppliers can establish long-term relationships through call-off contracts, which require demonstrating economic value and operational fit. The framework's structure allows for participation across various lots, enabling businesses with diverse offerings to benefit from multiple revenue streams through operational support services for Yorkshire Water.

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Notice Title

CM3502 Reactive Operational Support and Equipment Hire

Notice Description

Yorkshire Water Services (YWS) intends to establish a structured, multi-supplier Reactive Operational Support Framework to support operational sites across the Yorkshire Water estate. The framework will provide access to reactive operational support services during unplanned operational scenarios, temporary operational shortfalls, and emergency requirements. The scope will include equipment hire, skilled and unskilled labour provision, and fuel supply to support operational continuity and site resilience. The arrangement is intended to provide operational flexibility, improve governance and visibility of reactive support spend, and establish a consistent approach to reactive operational support across Yorkshire Water sites.

Lot Information

Equipment hire

- Covers the provision of temporary operational equipment to support reactive operational requirements, emergency scenarios, and short-term operational shortfalls across Yorkshire Water sites. - Includes equipment categories such as mobile centrifuges, conveyors, excavators, mini diggers, telehandlers, loadalls, compressors, road sweepers, tower lights, tractors & trailers, and other operational equipment where required. - Includes delivery, collection, mobilisation, and fuel provision where applicable to the hired equipment.

Renewal: The duration of the proposed Contract Opportunity is an initial term of 24 months, with the option to extend for a further three periods of 12 months each (1+1+1), subject to Yorkshire Water's operational requirements and performance review.

Labour

- Covers the provision of temporary skilled and unskilled labour resources to support reactive operational requirements, operational shortfalls, sickness absence, and emergency scenarios. - Skilled labour includes personnel with relevant operational training, certifications, and competencies capable of operating and optimising equipment and operational activities. - Unskilled labour includes personnel capable of supporting operational activities and equipment operation under appropriate supervision.

Renewal: The duration of the proposed Contract Opportunity is an initial term of 24 months, with the option to extend for a further three periods of 12 months each (1+1+1), subject to Yorkshire Water's operational requirements and performance review.

Fuel Provision

- Covers the provision of fuel and associated operational consumables required to support reactive operational activities and operational assets across Yorkshire Water sites. - Includes fuel supply for Yorkshire Water-owned assets and temporary operational equipment not supplied through equipment hire arrangements. - Includes fuel storage, transportation, delivery, and emergency fuel provision requirements where applicable.

Renewal: The duration of the proposed Contract Opportunity is an initial term of 24 months, with the option to extend for a further three periods of 12 months each (1+1+1), subject to Yorkshire Water's operational requirements and performance review.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ac10
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052167-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

09100000 - Fuels

43300000 - Construction machinery and equipment

90400000 - Sewage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,567,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,566,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jun 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
28 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

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