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CM3576 HV and ACB Electrical Works and Services Framework

YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED

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PlanningUpdate

26 Aug 2026 at 17:26

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
PlanningUpdate

20 Aug 2026 at 15:20

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

20 Aug 2026 at 15:17

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Yorkshire Water Services Limited is preparing a potential framework for specialist high-voltage electrical works and services, including HV electrical design, fault and protection studies, design and build, maintenance and inspection, plus air circuit breaker (ACB) replacement and maintenance. The proposed scope is divided into five areas: HV design and build; HV fault and protection studies; HV maintenance and inspection; ACB replacement and associated works; and ACB maintenance and inspection. This is electrical engineering, installation, testing and maintenance work for a water utility, with delivery coverage across the United Kingdom. The procurement is classified mainly as works, with additional services, and includes circuit breakers, switchgear, high-voltage installations, electricity distribution equipment, electrical power systems design and engineering studies.

The process is at preliminary market engagement and planning stage. Yorkshire Water expects to use a framework agreement under the utilities regime, with a potential future tender rather than a current competition. The estimated gross value is £14,250,000, including VAT, in GBP. The proposed contract period for the structured lot runs from 1 February 2027 to 31 January 2031, with renewal potentially extending the maximum period to 31 January 2036. The buyer expected the next notice on 4 September 2026. Supplier engagement was planned through a voluntary, non-binding expression of interest, asking companies to identify relevant lots and provide basic capability information; this does not constitute a tender submission or commit Yorkshire Water to proceed or award a contract.

This preparatory engagement is suited to specialist electrical contractors, engineering consultancies and maintenance providers able to deliver one or more of the five proposed work areas. Relevant strengths include high-voltage design and build, electrical power-system engineering, fault and protection studies, switchgear and circuit-breaker replacement, planned maintenance, inspection, testing and repair. Yorkshire Water is looking for suppliers to demonstrate relevant experience, technical capability, accreditations and geographic coverage. Businesses with established teams for utility, industrial or electrical distribution environments should assess which proposed lots match their services and prepare concise evidence of comparable work, qualifications, accreditations and delivery reach. The framework may suit firms able to support work across the UK and combine specialist engineering with reliable field maintenance capacity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CM3576 HV and ACB Electrical Works and Services Framework

Notice Description

Yorkshire Water is conducting preliminary market engagement in relation to CM3576, covering specialist high-voltage (HV) electrical design, fault and protection studies, design and build, maintenance and inspection, together with air circuit breaker (ACB) replacement and maintenance services. For this engagement, the potential scope is presented across five lots: - Lot 1: HV design and build works - Lot 2: HV fault and protection studies - Lot 3: HV maintenance and inspection - Lot 4: ACB replacement and associated works - Lot 5: ACB maintenance and inspection Suppliers with relevant capability and experience in one or more lots are invited to express an interest in participating in a potential future tender. Interested suppliers will be asked to identify the lot(s) they could deliver and provide brief details of their relevant experience, accreditations, technical capability and geographic coverage. This notice is for market engagement only. It is voluntary and non-binding, does not constitute a call for competition, and does not commit Yorkshire Water to procure or award a contract.

Planning Information

Suppliers interested in participating in one or more of the proposed lots are invited to complete the online expression-of-interest form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/2hgU7ZFN90 The form requests basic company and contact details, the lot(s) of interest, and a brief overview of the supplier's relevant services, experience, accreditations and delivery capability. Participation is voluntary and non-binding. Completing the form does not constitute a tender submission or create any commitment for Yorkshire Water to proceed. Further engagement, such as supplier calls or an RFI, may follow.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e8d4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081523-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

31212000 - Circuit breakers

31214000 - Switchgear

45315400 - High voltage installation work

45315700 - Switching station installation work

45317300 - Electrical installation work of electrical distribution apparatus

50532000 - Repair and maintenance services of electrical machinery, apparatus and associated equipment

51112000 - Installation services of electricity distribution and control equipment

71323100 - Electrical power systems design services

71335000 - Engineering studies

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£14,250,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Sep 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2031 4-5 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
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD6 2SZ
Postcode Area
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

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