Planning

CM3543 ASP Diffuser Asset Replacement

YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED

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Planning

11 Jun 2026 at 11:32

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Yorkshire Water Services Limited, based in Bradford, UK, is initiating the planning stage of a procurement process titled "CM3543 ASP Diffuser Asset Replacement." This tender, focused on the utilities industry, aims to set up a framework for diffuser system services across Yorkshire Water's wastewater treatment asset portfolio. The procurement involves goods and services, specifically targeting machinery for sewage treatment and related engineering design services. A preliminary market engagement is scheduled, with suppliers invited to express interest by 15th July 2026, to help shape the procurement strategy. The tentative contract period is set to commence on 1st December 2026 and run until 30th November 2031, with a potential extension to 30th November 2034.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in sewage treatment machinery, installation services, and engineering design. Enterprises with robust experience and capabilities in end-to-end scheme delivery for wastewater treatment systems would be well-suited to engage with this opportunity. The project involves condition assessment, design, supply, installation, commissioning, and performance validation of diffuser systems. Businesses that offer comprehensive solutions in these areas, especially those that can maintain operational continuity during phased handovers, will find this opportunity particularly rewarding. Participation in the market engagement is voluntary and will provide valuable insights into future procurement decisions by Yorkshire Water.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CM3543 ASP Diffuser Asset Replacement

Notice Description

Yorkshire Water is conducting preliminary market engagement to inform the development of a procurement strategy for the provision of diffuser system services across its wastewater treatment asset portfolio. The proposed framework will support the assessment, design, supply, installation, commissioning and replacement of diffuser systems within Activated Sludge Plants (ASPs) and associated wastewater treatment processes. The framework is intended to provide end-to-end scheme delivery, including condition assessment of existing assets, design of replacement or new diffuser systems, supply of diffusers and associated mechanical components, installation works, commissioning, performance validation and phased handover to maintain operational continuity. Suppliers with relevant experience and capability are invited to express interest and participate in early market discussions. This notice does not constitute a call for competition, a commitment to procure, or a commitment to enter into any contractual arrangement. Information gathered through this engagement will be used solely to inform Yorkshire Water's procurement strategy and future sourcing decisions.

Planning Information

Suppliers are invited to express interest via email to Luis.Barreiros@Yorkshirewater.co.uk with brief details of their service offering. If you wish to express interest but are not yet registered as a Yorkshire Water supplier, please email: Luis.Barreiros@Yorkshirewater.co.uk and include the full legal company name, and the email address you wish to register. If you are already registered as a Yorkshire Water supplier, please email Luis.Barreiros@Yorkshirewater.co.uk and include your ANID number, your full company name, and your registered Ariba email address. There are no specific conditions for participation in this market engagement. Participation is voluntary and non-binding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b2d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055163-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

42996000 - Machinery for the treatment of sewage

45232421 - Sewage treatment works

45232422 - Sludge-treatment works

45252130 - Sewage plant equipment

51100000 - Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment

71320000 - Engineering design services

90420000 - Sewage treatment services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,400,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jul 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Royds
Westminster Constituency
Bradford South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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