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23 Jul 2026 at 10:48

Summary of the contracting process

Yorkshire Water Services Limited, a private utility company based in Bradford, is spearheading a procurement process for a "Forecast and derisk tool" project within the water industry. This competitive flexible procedure involves a selective tender process, reaching its first round of Invitation to Tender (ITT) with electronic submissions through Ariba. The focus is on securing a machine learning-driven portfolio tool that enhances project controls and risk analysis for infrastructure projects. The tender aims to implement this from October 1, 2026, to March 31, 2030, with potential extensions based on project success. Important dates include an expression of interest and enquiry period deadline on 3rd August 2026 and an anticipated award by 30th September 2026. The project is operating under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54, targeting a budget of £3,000,000.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software packages and information systems with experience in the utilities sector. Ideal participants include SMEs capable of delivering advanced analytic tools with digital implementation support. By being part of this procurement, companies can establish a long-term relationship with Yorkshire Water, gain valuable exposure in the water industry, and showcase their solutions on a large scale. The procurement's emphasis on quality and functionality, alongside the competitive selection process, aims to attract suppliers with innovative capabilities in functional and non-functional areas, as well as previous experience in the successful application of similar systems.

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Notice Title

Forecast and derisk tool

Notice Description

This ITT is being issued to suppliers who successfully passed the previous SSQ stage and Code of Practice (COP) assessment, and were approved to progress to this next phase of the procurement process. Machine Learning-driven portfolio tool for asset delivery programmes with proven track record within the industry. Project controls, PMs and Programme Managers to gain portfolio level insight and analysis of risk for small / medium / large infrastructure projects in the Water Industry. The tool must output accessible information for users with the ability to drill into detail of Primavera P6 and MSP. Vendor support required for digital implementation of the tool. Total value of this contract is estimated on the full possible potential of Yorkshire water scale up throughout AMP8

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Scale up of requirements and projects within the scope of the tool.

Renewal: Initial period is to the end of AMP8. If this scope of work is successful within YW the extension will be evoked to ensure time to recontract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d1a6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069614-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Sep 2026 - 31 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
Royds
Westminster Constituency
Bradford South

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