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CM3545 Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation Services Framework

YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED

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Planning

07 Jul 2026 at 08:12

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Yorkshire Water Services Limited, located in Bradford, is initiating preliminary planning for a Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control, and Automation (MEICA) Services Framework. This procurement targets the utilities industry, specifically focusing on both clean water and wastewater assets. The process is currently in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement scheduled until 14 July 2026. This engagement invites interested parties to express interest and provide feedback on the proposed structure and other key attributes. The framework aims to outline services that include a wide range of mechanical and electrical works and maintenance under a multi-lot, multi-supplier agreement, with further development ongoing.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in electrical installation, mechanical installations, and engineering services, particularly those flexible enough to cater to both project delivery and maintenance needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, creating potential involvement in long-term contracts extending up to 2032. By engaging in this preliminary stage, businesses can influence and shape the evolving procurement process, gaining insights and forming relationships for prospective tendering when the official call for competition is announced. Companies with expertise in MEICA works and associated specialities could find substantial growth opportunities through this framework tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CM3545 Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation Services Framework

Notice Description

Yorkshire Water is undertaking preliminary market engagement for a proposed multi-supplier, multi-lot MEICA Services Framework covering mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control, automation and telemetry services and works across clean water and wastewater assets. The framework is expected to support both project delivery and maintenance requirements, including integrated MEICA works, mechanical engineering services, electrical and ICA projects, mechanical maintenance and repair, electrical and ICA maintenance and repair, and specialist access services. Activities may include design support, surveys, inspection and condition assessment, repair, refurbishment, modification, replacement, installation, testing, commissioning, planned and reactive maintenance, emergency response, technical support, reporting and associated documentation. The detailed scope, lot structure, commercial model and delivery approach remain subject to development and may be refined following this preliminary market engagement.

Planning Information

Suppliers interested in participating in this preliminary market engagement should email Antonio.Pereira@Yorkshirewater.co.uk to express their interest. The purpose of the engagement is to seek supplier feedback on the proposed MEICA Services Framework proposed lotting structure, delivery model, commercial considerations and key risks, as well as to better understand supplier capability, capacity, market appetite and potential market innovations. Following receipt of an expression of interest, Yorkshire Water will provide suppliers with the Excel questionnaire by email. Suppliers will be asked to complete and return the questionnaire in accordance with the instructions provided in the workbook by 14/07/2026. This engagement is for preliminary market engagement purposes only and does not constitute a call for competition, invitation to tender or commitment by Yorkshire Water to procure. Participation is voluntary, will not confer any advantage in any future procurement process, and non-participation will not prevent a supplier from participating in any subsequent procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c4c2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063424-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45310000 - Electrical installation work

45350000 - Mechanical installations

71300000 - Engineering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
14 Jul 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Apr 2027 - 15 Apr 2032 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
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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