Tenders

CM1225 Process Ventilation

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Deadline
16 days left
March 20, 2026
Contract Details
Category
Other
Reference
014539-2026
Value
£24,120,000
Location
United Kingdom
Published
February 24, 2026
CPV Code
Project Timeline

Tender Published

February 17, 2026

Deadline for Questions

March 13, 2026

Submission Deadline

March 20, 2026

Contract Start Date

May 31, 2026

Budget
£24,120,000
Duration
49 months
Location
United Kingdom
Type
Other
75
Quality Score/100
Good

Original Tender Description

Yorkshire Water is undertaking preliminary market engagement in advance 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 (4) years, with the option to extend for a further four (4) 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 (YWS) within Capital Delivery and may be appointed to one or both of the Lots described below. The proposed Framework structure comprises two (2) 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 invites 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 this opportunity. This engagement is intended to inform the forthcoming procurement. This notice does not constitute a call for competition or a commitment to procure. Yorkshire Water intends to issue a Conditions of Participation (SQ) in the coming weeks. The Conditions of Participation is expected to remain open for minimum twenty-five (25) days. Suppliers wishing to participate in the future procurement process will be required to register on SAP Ariba. Support with registration can be obtained by contacting Aitana (details below).

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Requirements & Qualifications

1 requirements across 1 categories

Mandatory (1)
MANDATORY EXCLUSION GROUNDS1
--No mandatory exclusion grounds are specified in this preliminary market engagement notice.

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75
Good

Tender Quality Score

This preliminary market engagement notice is clear and well-structured, providing a good overview of the forthcoming Framework Agreement. However, the absence of any attached documents is a notable concern for initial supplier engagement.

Score Breakdown

Legal Compliance75/100

The notice, as a preliminary market engagement, largely complies with transparency principles. The CPV code is appropriate, and there are no disputes. The lack of a formal procedure type is acceptable given its pre-tender status, with future compliance indicated by the planned SQ process.

Formal procedure type not explicitly defined for this preliminary notice.
Clarity80/100

The description of the preliminary market engagement and the scope of the future Framework Agreement, including the two lots, is very clear and unambiguous. Instructions for suppliers to express interest and register on SAP Ariba are also well-stated.

Evaluation criteria are not specified, which is expected for a preliminary market engagement.
Completeness70/100

Basic information, estimated value, and contract duration are provided. The scope of work is well-detailed. However, the complete absence of any attached documents, even for a preliminary engagement, is a significant gap that limits the information available to potential suppliers.

No attached documents are available for review.
Fairness85/100

The estimated value is disclosed, and the requirements for the future framework appear generic, not tailored to a specific company. The use of SAP Ariba and support for registration promote equal access. The lack of accessible documents slightly impacts fairness by limiting initial information.

No attached documents available, potentially limiting initial information access for all suppliers.
Practicality65/100

Electronic submission is implied through SAP Ariba registration, and the contract start date and duration are clear. However, the absence of a direct document URL means suppliers must register or seek further contact to obtain more detailed information, which adds a step.

No direct document URL provided, requiring registration for further details.
Data Consistency90/100

Key fields are mostly populated, and dates are logical and consistent. There are no reported disputes or suspensions. Minor unpopulated fields like 'Liable Person' and the slight discrepancy between '49 months' and 'initial term of four (4) years' are negligible.

"Liable Person" field is empty.
Minor discrepancy between '49 months' and 'initial term of four (4) years' (48 months).
Sustainability50/100

The notice does not explicitly mention any green procurement, social aspects, or innovation focus. This is a common area for improvement in public procurement, especially in preliminary stages where such considerations could be introduced.

No explicit sustainability, social, or innovation criteria mentioned.

Strengths

Clear purpose and scope for the preliminary market engagement.
Estimated value and contract duration are well-defined.
Use of SAP Ariba for future engagement promotes e-procurement.
Breakdown into two distinct lots (Operational and Capital) provides clarity for suppliers.
Generic requirements, not tailored to a specific company.

Concerns

Absence of any attached documents for the preliminary market engagement.
Lack of explicit sustainability, social, or innovation criteria.
Formal procedure type not defined (though acceptable for PME).
No direct document URL provided, requiring registration for further details.

Recommendations

1. Provide initial market engagement documents (e.g., RFI, PME brief) to offer more detailed information to potential suppliers.
2. Consider integrating sustainability, social, and innovation criteria into the forthcoming Framework Agreement.
3. Clearly state the formal procurement procedure type when the call for competition is issued.

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