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# SEMD Red Button Class 1 drivers

Source: [Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/semd-red-button-class-1-drivers-ocds-h6vhtk-077602). UK public procurement intelligence compiled from official UK procurement notices.

> **Tenderline Executive Summary:** YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED: "SEMD Red Button Class 1 drivers". Published status: planning. Planned Pipeline Value: Value not published. 1 published lot. Submission deadline not published. See the official notice for participation instructions.

## Key Information
- **Status:** PLANNING (no submission deadline published)
- **Buyer:** [YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED](https://tenderline.uk/buyers/yorkshire-water-services-limited-coh-02366682)
- **Planned Pipeline Value:** Value not published (currency not published)
- **Submission Deadline:** Not published
- **Lots:** 1
- **Procurement Method:** Not published
- **Main Category:** services
- **Classifications (CPV):** Supply services of personnel including temporary staff
- **Delivery Location:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Legal Basis:** UKPGA 2023/54
- **Official Documents:** 1 published documents & notices ([view on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/semd-red-button-class-1-drivers-ocds-h6vhtk-077602#documents))
- **OCID:** `ocds-h6vhtk-077602`

## Before you bid
Deciding whether to bid? The Tenderline page for this tender carries the competition and buyer analysis this notice does not:

- **Expected competition:** how many bids lots like this attract, from past awards in the same market.
- **Who could compete:** suppliers who have won similar work, and who holds the current contract.
- **Buyer track record:** earlier work for this buyer, its unexpired awards, and how its awards compared with its estimates.
- **Price forecast:** the commercial price range for each lot, with the middle 50% of comparable awards.

- **What it takes to win:** selection and award criteria, lot by lot.
- **Contract history:** what this tender replaces, and every notice in the procedure.

[Open the competition and buyer analysis](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/semd-red-button-class-1-drivers-ocds-h6vhtk-077602#tl-md)

## Description
Our initial proposed specification includes:
Emergency Driver Provision: Ability to supply up to 10 qualified Class 1 drivers on a 24/7, 365-day basis. Drivers may be required to operate anywhere across Yorkshire as requirements may be as the Solo Driver from our depot in south Leeds or as a relay driver taking over operations at a location in Yorkshire such as Cities, Towns, Villages or other rural settings.
Driver Competence and Compliance: Drivers must hold a Category C+E (Class 1) licence with no more than 6 penalty points, Driver CPC, EUSR Water Hygiene Card, NRSWA qualifications for basic traffic management, Moffett licence, relevant experience operating the required vehicle types, no goods vehicle-related convictions or endorsements, and appropriate PPE.
Operational Resilience: Agencies must be able to manage driver hours and provide replacement drivers as required to maintain continuous tanker operations during prolonged incidents, ensuring uninterrupted service availability 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Areas for Market Engagement Discussion
- Service Delivery Model
Ability to meet the proposed Specification under either a Full Red Alert or Phased Red Alert options. Examples being
Full mobilisation of up to 10 drivers within 12 hours of activation,
Phased mobilisation of 3 drivers within 6 hours, a further 3 within 9 hours, and up to 4 additional drivers within 12 hours
An alternative phased driver response structure that results in no less than 10 drivers within 12 hours of activation.
Preferred delivery approach and any alternative mobilisation models the market would recommend.
Geographic coverage and ability to support incidents anywhere across Yorkshire.
- Driver Availability and Resilience
Capacity to provide up to 10 qualified drivers at short notice.
Approach to managing driver hours, fatigue and shift rotations during extended incidents.
Availability of contingency and replacement drivers.
- Driver Competence and Training
Current availability of drivers holding the required qualifications and licences.
Timescales and costs associated with obtaining any missing qualifications.
Approach to Yorkshire Water specific training requirements, including CALM Network Training and Tanker Filling & Water Quality Sampling training.
- Commercial Model
Preferred pricing mechanisms, including standby, mobilisation and deployment charges.
Impact of maintaining a dedicated emergency response capability on pricing.
Any market considerations regarding contract length.
- Operational Requirements
Management of PPE, vehicle checks through YW system, compliance and safety requirements.
Experience supporting utilities, emergency response or similar critical services.
Requirements for depot access, inductions and onboarding.
- Contract and Risk
Appropriate performance measures and service credits.
Insurance requirements and liability considerations.
Key risks suppliers foresee in delivering the service and proposed mitigations.
A 24/7 duty management ...
> [Read full procurement scope and specification on Tenderline](https://tenderline.uk/tenders/semd-red-button-class-1-drivers-ocds-h6vhtk-077602)

## Lots (1)
### Lot 1: Untitled lot
- **Lot id:** `1`
- **Status:** planning
- **CPV codes:** 79620000
- **Delivery regions:** UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, UKK
- **Delivery countries in notice:** GB

- **Contract Period:** 01/03/2027 to 31/03/2030
- **Renewal published:** yes

## Provenance and Official Sources
- **Official Notice:** [Find a Tender notice](/out?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.find-tender.service.gov.uk%2FNotice%2F088956-2026)
- **Last Source Update:** 2026-09-21T08:39:00.000Z
- **This document generated:** 2026-10-27T03:27:08.163Z
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