✓Tender information last checkedLast checked 13 Oct 2026, 17:41.
Opportunity overview
The objective of this Procurement Process is to secure a framework arrangement for the supply of MEICA services (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Control and Automation) across Yorkshire Water's clean water and wastewater asset portfolio.
The proposed MEICA framework will cover capital delivery, planned and reactive maintenance, specialist access, and associated mechanical, electrical and ICA services across Yorkshire Water's operational region. Depending on the relevant Lot, services may include assessment, design, supply, installation, modification, refurbishment, repair, testing, commissioning, emergency response, and performance validation.
The framework is intended to support the delivery and maintenance of MEICA assets and systems while maintaining operational continuity. The scope will be divided across seven Lots, grouped into Capital and Maintenance Pools, with detailed requirements and interfaces defined within the procurement documents.
Suppliers with relevant experience, capability and capacity are invited to express an interest and participate in the Conditions of Participation process.
Classification
CPV45310000 — Electrical installation work
CPV45350000 — Mechanical installations
CPV48921000 — Automation system
CPV50000000 — Repair and maintenance services
CPV50530000 — Repair and maintenance services of machinery
CPV50710000 — Repair and maintenance services of electrical and mechanical building installations
CPV51100000 — Installation services of electrical and mechanical equipment
CPV51110000 — Installation services of electrical equipment
CPV71334000 — Mechanical and electrical engineering services
Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.
Scope, procedure and submissions
Id
CM3545
Status
active
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
works
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
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 UK2 have been invited to participate.
If you wish to participate but are not yet registered as a Yorkshire Water supplier, please email: Luis.Barreiros@Yorkshirewater.co.uk and Ryan.Gledhill@Yorkshirewater.co.uk 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 Luis.Barreiros@Yorkshirewater.co.uk and Ryan.Gledhill@Yorkshirewater.co.uk 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.
Yorkshire Water will run a multi-stage procurement using the competitive flexible procedure in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023.
Stage 1 - Conditions of Participation (CoP):
Interested suppliers submit a COP 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 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.
Additional Procurement Categories
services
Special regime
utilities
Techniques
Has Framework Agreement
Yes
Framework Agreement
Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
Description
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 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 framework.
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.
Submission terms
Electronic Submission Policy
allowed
Languages
en
Expected award period
Ends
30 Apr 2027, 23:59
Lots and requirements
Entry 1
Id
1
Title
MEICA (Mechanical & Electrical Projects)
Description
Integrated MEICA works covering supply, installation, modification, upgrade, refurbishment, testing and commissioning of existing assets and systems.
The contract may be extended subject to performance, regulatory requirements, and business need.
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Electrical & ICA Services
Description
Electrical and ICA project works covering electrical and ICA installation, modification, upgrade, refurbishment, configuration support, testing and commissioning of existing systems, excluding MCC and system integration activities.
The contract may be extended subject to performance, regulatory requirements, and business need.
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Electrical Maintenance and Repair
Description
Like-for-like or similar electrical component replacement, maintenance and repairs, including operational SAP jobs, emergency response and minor supports/brackets.
The contract may be extended subject to performance, regulatory requirements, and business need.
Entry 6
Id
6
Title
ICA Maintenance
Description
Like-for-like or similar ICA component replacement, maintenance and repairs, including operational SAP jobs, emergency response and minor supports/brackets.
The contract may be extended subject to performance, regulatory requirements, and business need.
Entry 7
Id
7
Title
Specialist Access
Description
Like-for-like or similar mechanical, electrical and/or ICA maintenance, repair and replacement activities delivered by a specialist access partner through rope access, confined space and other specialist access techniques, including operational SAP jobs, emergency response and rescue services where applicable.
2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
2 VERSIONS
1
063424-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
2
096697-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
Yorkshire Water seeks a framework for MEICA services across its clean water and wastewater assets. Seven lots cover capital projects, mechanical, electrical and ICA maintenance, and specialist access.
Who this may suit
Suitable for suppliers with demonstrable MEICA capability and capacity in water-sector capital delivery, maintenance, repair, testing, commissioning and, where relevant, specialist access.
Key points identified
Supplier capabilityRelevant experience, capability and capacity for MEICA services.Evidence: “Suppliers with relevant experience, capability and capacity are invited to express an interest and participate in the Conditions of Participation process.”
ScopeServices may include assessment, design, supply, installation, modification, refurbishment, repair, testing, commissioning, emergency response and performance validation, depending on lot.Evidence: Process description.
Lot 7 specialist deliverySpecialist-access maintenance, repair and replacement; rope access, confined space, emergency response and rescue services where applicable.Evidence: Lot 7 description.
94% approved-analysis confidence5 supplier criteria identified4 risks or unknowns
ProcuraAxis structures information found in published procurement records, checks the result for consistency and publishes only approved analysis. Confidence describes the completeness and consistency of the available source information; it is not a guarantee of eligibility or contract award.
Yorkshire Water seeks a framework for MEICA services across its clean water and wastewater assets. Seven lots cover capital projects, mechanical, electrical and ICA maintenance, and specialist access.
Who this may suit
Suitable for suppliers with demonstrable MEICA capability and capacity in water-sector capital delivery, maintenance, repair, testing, commissioning and, where relevant, specialist access.
Key deliverables
Capital MEICA works
Mechanical engineering and maintenance
Electrical and ICA works and maintenance
Reactive repairs and emergency response
Specialist access, including rope access and confined-space work
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
5 criteria identified
Supplier capability
98% confidence
Relevant experience, capability and capacity for MEICA services.
View supporting evidence
“Suppliers with relevant experience, capability and capacity are invited to express an interest and participate in the Conditions of Participation process.”
Scope
96% confidence
Services may include assessment, design, supply, installation, modification, refurbishment, repair, testing, commissioning, emergency response and performance validation, depending on lot.
View supporting evidence
Process description.
Lot 7 specialist delivery
98% confidence
Specialist-access maintenance, repair and replacement; rope access, confined space, emergency response and rescue services where applicable.
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Lot 7 description.
Conditions of Participation
94% confidence
Suppliers are invited to express interest and participate; detailed conditions are not supplied.
Process and all lot submission_deadline fields are null.
Procurement route activity
96% confidence
Expression of interest and Conditions of Participation process referenced.
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Process description.
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Published value inconsistency
100% confidence
The stated framework maximum value (£133.2m) does not reconcile with the sum of the seven published lot values (£13.2m). The supplied data does not establish which figure or interpretation is intended.
No submission deadline or contract dates are supplied.
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Relevant process and lot date fields are null.
Detailed participation requirements unavailable
98% confidence
The notice refers to Conditions of Participation, but their detailed requirements are not supplied.
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Process description; no participation documents provided.
Publication date inconsistency
100% confidence
The process published_at date is 7 July 2026, while the supplied tender-notice document is dated 13 October 2026. The supplied data does not explain the difference.
ProcuraAxis analysis supplements, but does not replace, the original notice and tender documents. Always verify eligibility, deadlines and commercial terms with the issuing authority.
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