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Tender

20 Jul 2026 at 16:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Mains Renewal Sheffield" project is being conducted by Yorkshire Water Services Limited, a private utility company based in Bradford, UK. This tender involves renewing approximately 39,818 metres of mains pipeline within the Sheffield area over a span of 12 months, with an estimated contract value of £17,201,376. The procurement is in the tender stage, with the procedure officially starting on 27 July 2026. Key submission deadlines include the Conditions of Participation and Contractual Compliance due by 7 August 2026, and the Commercial Workbook and Quality Questionnaire by 4 September 2026. The tender method is an open, competitive flexible procedure, intended to conclude within roughly six months. The industry category is works related to pipeline construction, localized within the region of UKE, UK.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those specializing in pipeline and water infrastructure projects. The procurement process is structured to select one supplier, presenting an excellent growth opportunity for firms capable of delivering high-quality, cost-effective pipe renewal services. The scoring system favours commercial and quality aspects, making it ideal for businesses that excel in both price competitiveness and service quality. Companies interested in participating will need to get registered on the Ariba sourcing platform by contacting Yorkshire Water, facilitating formal communication throughout the tender process.

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Notice Title

Mains Renewal Sheffield

Notice Description

We are looking for one supplier to renew 39,818m mains pipeline in Sheffield area over 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cf42
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068444-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45231100 - General construction work for pipelines

45231110 - Pipelaying construction work

45231111 - Pipeline lifting and relaying

45231112 - Installation of pipe system

45231113 - Pipeline relaying works

45231300 - Construction work for water and sewage pipelines

45232100 - Ancillary works for water pipelines

45232150 - Works related to water-distribution pipelines

45232151 - Water-main refurbishment construction work

45232400 - Sewer construction work

45232410 - Sewerage work

45232411 - Foul-water piping construction work

45232420 - Sewage work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£17,201,376 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£17,201,376 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 20265 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2028 1-2 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
Additional Buyers

EFFICIO 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)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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