Yorkshire Water has gone out to tender with an AMP8 framework contract for Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) and Tools worth up to £28 million.
The water company is seeking expressions of interest for establishing a Framework Agreement to cover its requirements for MRO and Tools.
The consolidated framework aims to provide operational and commercial efficiency in procuring critical spares, tools, and consumables, ensuring consistent quality and streamlined supplier management across Yorkshire Water’s operations.
Initial term of the framework will be three years, with the option to extend for up to four additional years in two occasions.
The total estimated value of the contract is £28m - £4m annually – the water company points out that any estimated values or volumes provided are indicative only.
Yorkshire Water anticipates dividing the framework into at least two primary lots:
Lot 1: MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations)
Includes mechanical parts, electrical parts, valves, drainage equipment and consumables.
This lot has a total estimated value of £25.9m - £3.7m annually.
Lot 2: Tools
- Includes basic hand tools, power tools, network tools and testing equipment.
- This lot has a total estimated value of £2.1m - £300k annually.
The proposed lot structure is indicative and may be refined during the Invitation to Tender (ITT) stage based on market feedback and Yorkshire Water's operational requirements.
Final lot arrangements will be confirmed in the tender documentation issued to qualified suppliers after the Selection Questionnaire stage.
Estimated timeline is as follows:
Market Notice: December 2024 to January 2025
Selection Questionnaire: January to February 2025
ITT Rounds: March to April 2025
Framework Award: May 2025
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate is 24 January 2025 – click here to access the tender documentation.
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