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TenderUpdate

21 Jul 2026 at 08:47

Tender

17 Jul 2026 at 10:04

Planning

11 Jun 2026 at 11:32

Summary of the contracting process

Yorkshire Water Services Limited is actively seeking suppliers for the provision of diffuser system services as part of the "CM3543 ASP Diffuser Asset Replacement" project. This procurement falls under the machinery and sewage treatment works industry category, aimed at updating their wastewater treatment asset portfolio across the UK. The process is currently at the tender update stage, with an expression of interest deadline set for 12th August 2026. Yorkshire Water, based in Bradford, United Kingdom, employs a competitive flexible procedure where interested suppliers must electronically submit tenders through SAP Ariba. The contract, valued at approximately £9,273,550, will run from 1st January 2027 to 31st December 2030, with potential extensions based on performance and regulatory requirements.

This tender offers robust business growth opportunities for companies with expertise in sewage treatment and mechanical equipment installation services, particularly those able to offer comprehensive solutions including design, supply, installation, and commissioning. Firms experienced in end-to-end scheme delivery within Activated Sludge Plants and with capabilities for innovative diffuser system solutions are particularly well-placed to compete. Yorkshire Water's multi-supplier framework allows for flexible contracts and provides a platform for companies to participate in further competitions, enhancing visibility and fostering long-term partnerships with one of the UK's vital utility providers.

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Notice Title

CM3543 ASP Diffuser Asset Replacement

Notice Description

Yorkshire Water is launching a tender notice of a procurement process 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 the CoP.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract may be extended subject to performance, regulatory requirements, and business need.

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b2d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068534-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
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
£9,273,550 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£9,273,550 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
15 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2030 4-5 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
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Royds
Westminster Constituency
Bradford South

Further Information

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