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title: "Forecast and derisk tool"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066529"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED"
published: "2026-03-09"
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# Forecast and derisk tool

Buyer: YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066529

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## Summary

The procurement process for a 'Forecast and derisk tool' is being organised by Yorkshire Water Services Limited, a private utility company based in Bradford, United Kingdom. This initiative is in the planning stage, set to conclude its expression of interest deadline on 14th April 2026. The tender pertains to the software package and information systems category, tailored specifically for the water industry, with project delivery aimed within the UK region (UKE). The competitive procurement method is selective, involving a competitive flexible procedure, with an estimated contract value of £3,000,000 net (£3,600,000 gross). Post the enquiry period ending on 19th March 2026, the contract award period is expected to finish by 20th May 2026, setting the stage for contract commencement from 1st October 2026, running through to 31st March 2030.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses with expertise in machine learning, digital implementation, and software solutions, especially those versed in critical path analysis and integration with Microsoft products. With the focus on cost efficiency and enhanced infrastructure project delivery, the tender is ideally positioned for SMEs and companies with cyber essentials accreditation, seeking growth within the utility sector. The tool aims to provide actionable insights from portfolio analyses, ensuring improved programme management capabilities. This represents a distinctive opportunity for suppliers to engage with Yorkshire Water and contribute to system enhancements through pre-trained data tools while assisting in the company's long-term strategic planning across infrastructure projects.

## Notice

Machine Learning-driven portfolio tool for asset delivery programmes. 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. Key functionality expected: Schedule integrity checking capability. Ability to present data to a range of audiences. Ability to analyse critical path and alternative path probable outcomes. Output from tool to integrate with Microsoft products. The tool must have significant pre trained data, relevant to the water sector. The tool must provide actionable insight. This should result in cost efficiency and improved capability to deliver large infrastructure projects on time. In addition, provide capability to improve, based on lessons learned and forecasting outcomes. This tender is after a successful pilot within Yorkshire Water which has helped to extrapolate whether this type of tool works for the company, with the desired outcomes. Yorkshire Water is planning to run this tool within the current AMP period to ensure this is the right model for the business moving forward.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020812-2026 |
| Notice type | UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,000,000 |
| Lots value | £3,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD6 2SZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | Royds |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford South |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2026 at 11:44 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020812-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020812-2026
  9th March 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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