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22 Jul 2026 at 11:35

Summary of the contracting process

Yorkshire Water Services Limited is seeking to establish a contract for "Meter Verification Goods and Services" to support its Clean Water Networks operations. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with a deadline for expression of interest on 4th August 2026. The contract is set to begin on 1st March 2027 and runs for an initial period of three years, with the possibility of a two-year extension. The services will include providing portable flow metering equipment and associated technical services across Yorkshire Water's operational area, located in the United Kingdom's Yorkshire and Humber region. The procurement method is a selective competitive flexible procedure, aiming to appoint one primary and one secondary supplier.

This opportunity offers substantial prospects for businesses in the utilities industry, particularly those specialising in flowmeter technology, technical inspection, and maintenance services. Ideal contenders include businesses capable of supplying, hiring, and maintaining measurement equipment, as well as providing technical inspection services. This procurement, valued at approximately £2.67 million gross, offers a potential long-term partnership with a private utility company, encouraging SME participation. By engaging with this tender, businesses can expand their operations within the water sector, enhancing their portfolio in regulatory compliance and network monitoring solutions.

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Notice Title

Meter Verification Goods and Services

Notice Description

Yorkshire Water is seeking to establish a contract for the provision of Meter Verification Goods & Services to support its Clean Water Networks operations. The scope includes the supply, hire, installation, deployment, verification, calibration, monitoring, maintenance and retrieval of portable flow metering equipment, together with associated technical services to support accurate flow measurement, network monitoring, leakage management and regulatory compliance. The contract also includes data collection, validation and reporting, meter repair, equipment maintenance, battery management and management of Yorkshire Water-owned meter inventory. The services will include, where required, site surveys, installation of clamp-on and insertion flow meters, insertion probe installations, including work on live water mains and the installation of saddles where required, work on operational water assets, confined space working, traffic management and associated specialist activities. Suppliers will be expected to provide appropriately qualified personnel, equipment and resources to safely deliver the services across Yorkshire Water's operational area. The contract will be awarded for an initial term of three (3) years with the option to extend for a further two (2) years (3 + 2). Yorkshire Water intends to award the contract to up to two suppliers, with a primary supplier responsible for day-to-day service delivery and a secondary supplier providing additional capacity where required.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Yorkshire Water reserves the right to procure additional Meter Verification Goods & Services within the scope of the contract, including additional equipment, installations, verification, calibration, maintenance and associated services, as required during the contract term.

Renewal: The contract includes an option to extend the initial three (3) year term by up to two (2) years at Yorkshire Water's sole discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d0cb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069133-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

38421110 - Flowmeters

50411000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring apparatus

51210000 - Installation services of measuring equipment

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,225,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,225,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 20266 days to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 1 Mar 2030 3-4 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
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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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Royds
Westminster Constituency
Bradford South

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