Yorkshire Water has launched a preliminary market engagement exercise ahead of a proposed competitive procurement process to establish a Framework Agreement for the provision of process ventilation systems and associated operational support services to support its Capital Delivery programme.

The proposed Framework Agreement is anticipated to operate for an initial term of four years, with the option to extend for a further four years. It is intended that the Framework will be the primary route for Yorkshire Water to procure ventilation services throughout its duration.

Successful suppliers appointed to the Framework will work alongside Yorkshire Water Services within Capital Delivery and may be appointed to one or both of the following two Lots

Lot 1 - Operational Requirements

Scope : The provision of inspections, assessments and maintenance of ventilation systems and assets, including:

• Routine and statutory inspections
• Risk assessments and compliance surveys
• Identification of remedial works and condition grading
• Planned and reactive maintenance
• Remediation works addressing safety or performance
• Emergency response

Lot 2 - Capital Requirements

Scope: The provision of ventilation systems, including:

• Full design, supply and installation of new ventilation systems
• Refurbishment and upgrades of existing systems
• Turnkey solutions including design, construction and commissioning

Yorkshire Water intends to issue a Conditions of Participation (SQ) in the coming weeks which are expected to remain open for a minimum twenty-five days.

Current estimated value of the framework is £24.12 million.and estimated start and end contract dates are 1 June 2026 to 1 June 2030.

Participation in the market engagement is voluntary and non-binding with no specific conditions – the engagement is intended to inform the forthcoming procurement.

Yorkshire Water is inviting suitably qualified and experienced suppliers with capability in the design, installation, maintenance and refurbishment of ventilation systems, together with associated compliance and asset management services, to express an interest in the opportunity.

Suppliers who wish to participate but are not yet registered as a Yorkshire Water supplier, are asked to email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and include the full legal company name, and the email address you wish to register. They will then be issued with a registration request link.

Suppliers who are already registered as a Yorkshire Water supplier on Ariba should email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and include their ANID number, their full company name, and their registered Ariba email address, so that the Conditions of Participation can be issued when it goes live.

Participation in the market engagement is voluntary and non-binding with no specific conditions – the engagement is intended to inform the forthcoming procurement. Engagement deadline is 20 March 2026