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CM3842 Technical Services and Assurance Framework

Official notice

Authority: YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED (Public body)

Framework agreement7 lotsServicesCompetitive flexible procedureAbove thresholdUtilities
Sectors: Architecture & Engineering (71)Business Services & Consultancy (79)Cleaning & Environmental Services (90) Delivery: UK
Framework ceiling (notional) £80,000,000envelope for 7 lots · framework ceiling, not attributable revenue · 1 value update
Submissions closed 12 Dec 2025awarded 12 Jun 2026
Award (standstill) to AECOM Infrastructure & Environment UK Limited +14 more4 awards
Framework period 4 yrsup to 6 yrs with extensions · starts 1 Jul 2026

What is being bought7 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

Yorkshire Water intends to establish a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of technical consultancy, engineering design, technical assurance, and specialist support services required to deliver its AMP8 investment programme (2025-2030).

The framework will provide a single commercial route to access a broad range of technical capabilities, supporting Yorkshire Water's Engineering, Asset Management and Commercial functions. It will replace existing Technical Services and Technical Assurance frameworks and ensure continuity, resilience and flexibility in securing specialist expertise.

The framework will include multiple Lots reflecting different categories of technical need, including project-level engineering support, independent technical assurance, complex multi-disciplinary design services, and strategic design capability development. Further detail on each Lot is provided in later sections of this notice and in the procurement documents.

  • How the procedure runs: Yorkshire Water will run a multi-stage procurement using the competitive flexible procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. Stage 1 - Selection (SQ): Interested suppliers submit a Selection Questionnaire. Responses are assessed against defined pass/fail Selection Criteria to determine whether suppliers meet Yorkshire more…Water's minimum requirements. Yorkshire Water may conduct one or more rounds of Selection and reserves the right to shortlist suppliers progressing to subsequent stages. Stage 2 - Contractual Compliance: Shortlisted suppliers will be invited to review and, where permitted, comment on the Proposed Contract. Yorkshire Water will refine and finalise the contract terms during this stage. Only suppliers who accept the final contract terms will progress to the ITT stage. Stage 3 - Invitation to Tender (Quality & Commercial): Suppliers will submit detailed quality and commercial tenders, which will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria set out in the ITT documentation. Following evaluation, Yorkshire Water will identify the most economically advantageous tenders and award places on the Technical Services and Assurance Framework. The procedure structure and indicative timelines are set out in the procurement documents.

CPV: Engineering services · Environmental services · Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

How this framework works

From the published notice
Type
Closed framework
Call-offs
call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
Framework period
4 yrs · up to 6 yrs from 1 Jul 2026
Published description of the framework

The framework will operate on a multi-supplier basis, with Yorkshire Water awarding call-off contracts in accordance with the procedures set out in the Framework Agreement. Prices for call-offs will be determined using the rate cards and pricing schedules established at tender, with the ability to confirm or adjust pricing where permitted by the call-off process. Call-off contracts may be awarded either directly, where the framework provides an objective method to identify the most suitable supplier for a defined requirement, or following a further competition among the suppliers appointed to the relevant Lot. Different Lots may use different allocation routes, including direct award, nomination routes or mini-competitions, depending on the nature of the work. Yorkshire Water will apply the framework rules consistently to ensure transparency, fairness and proportionality in allocating work, while enabling flexibility to meet programme needs. The operation of the framework will be governed by the terms of the Framework Agreement and the procedures communicated during the procurement process.

Lots and requirements (7)Procurement structure

7 lots · 4 with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Technical Services (Minor Packages of Work)AwardedRenewal 4 yrsPublished value£12,700,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Jul 2026 — 30 Jun 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 6 yrs with extensionsDelivery: UK
Value
£12,700,000 exc. VAT · £12,700,000 inc. VAT
Extensions
1 year + 1 year extension possible
71300000 Engineering services
Lot #2Technical AssuranceAwardedRenewal 4 yrsPublished value£4,000,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Jul 2026 — 30 Jun 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 6 yrs with extensionsDelivery: UK
Value
£4,000,000 exc. VAT · £4,000,000 inc. VAT
Extensions
1 year + 1 year extension possible
71300000 Engineering services
Lot #3Health & Safety AssuranceCancelledRenewal 4 yrsLot estimate not published
H&S consultancy and assurance covering CDM compliance, site and system audits, HAZOP/HAZID and behavioural safety support. Suppliers will assess risk, advise on controls, and help drive continuous improvement in H&S performance.
Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 — 31 Mar 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 6 yrs with extensionsDelivery: UK
Extensions
Optional extension: 2 years
71300000 Engineering services79620000 Supply services of personnel including temporary staff90700000 Environmental services
Lot #4Environmental AssuranceCancelledRenewal 4 yrsLot estimate not published
Environmental consultancy and assurance services, including regulatory advice, permitting support, audits/monitoring, impact assessments and net-zero/sustainability guidance. Suppliers will help ensure compliance and improve environmental outcomes.
Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 — 31 Mar 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 6 yrs with extensionsDelivery: UK
Extensions
Optional extension: 2 years
71300000 Engineering services79620000 Supply services of personnel including temporary staff90700000 Environmental services
Lot #5Design Partner (Complex Project Delivery)AwardedRenewal 4 yrsPublished value£13,300,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Jul 2026 — 30 Jun 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 6 yrs with extensionsDelivery: UK
Value
£13,300,000 exc. VAT · £13,300,000 inc. VAT
Extensions
1 year + 1 year extension possible
71300000 Engineering services
Lot #6Strategic Solutions PartnerCancelledRenewal 4 yrsLot estimate not published
Strategic Solutions Partner is needed to help address the varied delivery risks within Yorkshire Water's asset programme by providing strategic engineering consultancy, solution definition, and front end engineering design support. Example Services: • Strategic design and programme planning • Feasibility and optioneering studies • Business case development (Gateways 0-3) • Risk and value management support • Rapid mobilisation for urgent or reactive works
Contract period: 1 Apr 2026 — 31 Mar 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 6 yrs with extensionsDelivery: UK
Extensions
Optional extension: 2 years
71300000 Engineering services79620000 Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
Lot #7Technical Design PartnerAwardedRenewal 4 yrsPublished value£50,000,000

The source published no individual description for this lot.

Contract period: 1 Jul 2026 — 30 Jun 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 6 yrs with extensionsDelivery: UK
Value
£50,000,000 exc. VAT · £50,000,000 inc. VAT
Extensions
1 year + 1 year extension possible
71300000 Engineering services

What it takes to win

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published — the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 4 lots
Quality: 70%Price: 30%
Published sub-criteria (2)
  • Quality — 70%
  • Commercial — 30%

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record
Procedure method
Competitive flexible procedure
Legal basis
UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Above threshold (FTS publication)
Regulatory regime
Utilities
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
12 Jun 2026, 15:51 BST
Last source update
12 Jun 2026, 15:51 BST
Award evaluation window
Submission end — 31 Mar 2026, 23:59 BST
Authority reference
CM3842
Latest notice
Contract award notice (UK6)
Classification (CPV)
Engineering servicesEnvironmental servicesSupply services of personnel including temporary staff
Delivery area
UK
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a84c Find a Tender
How it runs
Yorkshire Water will run a multi-stage procurement using the competitive flexible procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023. Stage 1 - Selection (SQ): Interested suppliers submit a Selection Questionnaire. Responses are assessed against defined pass/fail Selection Criteria to determine whether suppliers meet Yorkshire Water's minimum requirements. Yorkshire Water may conduct one or more rounds of more…Selection and reserves the right to shortlist suppliers progressing to subsequent stages. Stage 2 - Contractual Compliance: Shortlisted suppliers will be invited to review and, where permitted, comment on the Proposed Contract. Yorkshire Water will refine and finalise the contract terms during this stage. Only suppliers who accept the final contract terms will progress to the ITT stage. Stage 3 - Invitation to Tender (Quality & Commercial): Suppliers will submit detailed quality and commercial tenders, which will be evaluated in accordance with the award criteria set out in the ITT documentation. Following evaluation, Yorkshire Water will identify the most economically advantageous tenders and award places on the Technical Services and Assurance Framework. The procedure structure and indicative timelines are set out in the procurement documents.

How it was run

Official notice
Run throughSAP Ariba ↗Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Portal record ↗
Access & registration note: Free buyer-specific invitations
Expression of interest (EOI)
12 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT
Appointment period ends
12 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT
Submission channel
Official e-sourcing portal
Electronic submission
Allowed
Accepted languages
en
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release
Tenders must be submitted electronically via SAP Ariba, Yorkshire Water's e-procurement portal https://s1-eu.ariba.com/Sourcing/Main/aw?awh=r&awssk=fy5dbBftDhoBNSzh&realm=YorkshireWater&... Suppliers will not be able to view or access the tender in SAP Ariba unless they have been invited by Yorkshire Water through the portal. Those who expressed interest through the UK3 Planned Procurement Notice have been invited to participate. If you wish to participate but are not yet more…registered as a Yorkshire Water supplier, please email: [email protected] and include the full legal company name, and the email address you wish to register. You will then be issued with a registration request and an invitation to the tender via SAP Ariba. If you are already registered as a Yorkshire Water supplier but have not received an invitation, please email [email protected] and include your ANID number, your full company name, and your registered Ariba email address, so that an invitation to the tender can be issued. Tender submissions by email or post will not be accepted.

Timeline

10 published dates · Europe/London
  1. Planning notice published352 days ago
    3 Oct 2025, 17:36 BST
  2. Next notice expected303 days ago
    21 Nov 2025, 23:59 GMT
  3. Tender notice published284 days ago
    10 Dec 2025, 17:02 GMT
  4. Expressions of interest by282 days ago
    12 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT
  5. Admission / appointment period ends282 days ago · period end, not a bid countdown
    12 Dec 2025, 23:59 GMT
  6. Award decision expected by173 days ago
    31 Mar 2026, 23:59 BST
  7. Assessment summaries sent101 days ago
    12 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST
  8. Latest notice published100 days ago
    12 Jun 2026, 15:51 BST
  9. Standstill ends88 days ago
    24 Jun 2026, 23:59 BST
  10. Contract starts82 days ago
    1 Jul 2026, 00:00 BST

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics — not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 154 awards · see the list ↓
LotAwarded toValueDateStatus
1 · Technical Services (Minor Packages of Work)AECOM Infrastructure & Environment UK Limited, Arcadis Consulting (UK) Limited, BINNIES UK LIMITED, EGIS PROJECTS UK LTD, Jeremy Benn Associates Limited, Pell Frischmann Consultants Ltd +3 moreLot 1. Technical Services (Minor Packages of Work)1 Jul 2026 — 30 Jun 2030 · up to 30 Jun 2032Extensions: 1 year + 1 year extension possible£12,700,00012 Jun 2026standstill to 24 Jun 2026Standstill
2 · Technical AssuranceCostain Limited, TUV RHEINLAND INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LIMITEDSMELot 2. Technical Assurance1 Jul 2026 — 30 Jun 2030 · up to 30 Jun 2032Extensions: 1 year + 1 year extension possible£4,000,00012 Jun 2026standstill to 24 Jun 2026Standstill
5 · Design Partner (Complex Project Delivery)AECOM Infrastructure & Environment UK Limited, AtkinsRéalis PPS Limited, Jacobs UK Ltd, Mott Macdonald Limited, Ove Arup & Partners Ltd, WSP UK LimitedLot 3. Design Partner (Complex Project Delivery)1 Jul 2026 — 30 Jun 2030 · up to 30 Jun 2032Extensions: 1 year + 1 year extension possible£13,300,00012 Jun 2026standstill to 24 Jun 2026Standstill
7 · Technical Design PartnerOve Arup & Partners LtdLot 4. Technical Design Partner1 Jul 2026 — 30 Jun 2030 · up to 30 Jun 2032Extensions: 1 year + 1 year extension possible£50,000,00012 Jun 2026standstill to 24 Jun 2026Standstill

Notice history

8 events · 4 releases on Find a Tender · since 3 Oct 2025
  1. Contract signature expected
    25 Jun 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
  2. Contract award notice published
    12 Jun 2026, 15:51 BSTUK6
  3. Tender notice published
    10 Dec 2025, 17:02 GMTUK4
  4. Published value published: £80,000,000
    10 Dec 2025, 17:02 GMT
  5. Status changed to active
    10 Dec 2025, 17:02 GMT
  6. Planned procurement notice published
    20 Nov 2025, 14:41 GMTUK3
  7. Planned procurement notice published
    31 Oct 2025, 14:33 GMTUK3
  8. Planned procurement notice published
    3 Oct 2025, 17:36 BSTUK3
Routine re-releases (4)
  • 2025-10: 1 release · 3 Oct 2025

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED

Contracting authorityPrivate utility GB-COH: 02366682 · GB-PPON: PXGT-3622-WXBQ Western House, Bradford, Yorkshire & Humber, BD6 2SZ
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Framework contractors & participating bidders

15 commercial parties on the notice
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Official documents & specifications (9)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Tender pack and attachments

  • Conflict of interest declarationtenderConflict of interest declarationNot published

Notices published for this procedure

  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender
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  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender
  • Planned procurement notice planningPlanned procurement noticeUK3Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
  • Planned procurement notice planningPlanned procurement noticeUK3Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
  • Planned procurement notice planningPlanned procurement noticeUK3Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender