Contract award notice – utilities
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED
02366682
Western House
Bradford
BD62SZ
UK
Contact person: Aitana Wirz
E-mail: wirza@yw.co.uk
NUTS: UKE41
Internet address(es)
Main address: https://www.yorkshirewater.com/
I.6) Main activity
Water
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
CM3006 - Environmental and Water Resources Framework
Reference number: CM3006
II.1.2) Main CPV code
90710000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The framework is for the provision of environmental and water resources services to support Yorkshire Water's operational and capital programmes. Services include multi-disciplinary environmental consultancy, aquatic and terrestrial assessments, water resources planning, groundwater services, and catchment management and engagement. The framework will support regulatory compliance, environmental sustainability objectives, and efficient management of water resources across the Yorkshire Water region.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
31 400 000.00
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Multi-disciplinary Projects and Programme-level Support
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
90700000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Multi-disciplinary support integrating services from other lots. Lead on stakeholder/regulator discussions. Deliver compliant plans and appraisals (e.g., SEA of WRMP)
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60%
Price
/ Weighting:
40%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The framework agreement will have an initial term of five (5) years. Yorkshire Water reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend the framework for a further period of up to five (5) years, in whole or in part. Any extension will be subject to satisfactory supplier performance and ongoing business requirements.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Aquatic Assessment
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
90713000
90714500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Field-based: including but not limited to fisheries, macrophytes/diatoms, macroinvertebrates, habitat/morphology, fish tagging, INNS, eDNA and physico-chemical water quality.
Desk-based: including monitoring/survey reports, impact assessments, options appraisals, R&D, programme design and stakeholder reports/presentations.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60%
Price
/ Weighting:
40%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The framework agreement will have an initial term of five (5) years. Yorkshire Water reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend the framework for a further period of up to five (5) years, in whole or in part. Any extension will be subject to satisfactory supplier performance and ongoing business requirements.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Terrestrial Assessment
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
90720000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Deliver habitat and protected species surveys, habitat design and management, and compliance reporting.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60%
Price
/ Weighting:
40%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The framework agreement will have an initial term of five (5) years. Yorkshire Water reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend the framework for a further period of up to five (5) years, in whole or in part. Any extension will be subject to satisfactory supplier performance and ongoing business requirements.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Specialist Water Resources
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
90712000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Perform water resource modelling using PyWR, rainfall-runoff modelling using GR6J, hydrological assessments, and climate scenario analysis. Household and non-household demand forecasting. Provide strategic and technical direction, assurance, and decision-making support.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60%
Price
/ Weighting:
40%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The framework agreement will have an initial term of five (5) years. Yorkshire Water reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend the framework for a further period of up to five (5) years, in whole or in part. Any extension will be subject to satisfactory supplier performance and ongoing business requirements.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Groundwater
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
90733700
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Conduct desk and field-based investigations, including test pumping, geochemistry, and pollutant analysis. Provide sampling services and hydrogeological advice.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60%
Price
/ Weighting:
40%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The framework agreement will have an initial term of five (5) years. Yorkshire Water reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend the framework for a further period of up to five (5) years, in whole or in part. Any extension will be subject to satisfactory supplier performance and ongoing business requirements.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Lot No: 6
II.2.1) Title
Catchment Management and Engagement
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
90714000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UK
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Facilitate land-use changes, collaborate with academia and agronomy sectors, and provide GIS mapping and reporting. Promote thirdparty funding and grants.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Quality
/ Weighting: 60%
Price
/ Weighting:
40%
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
The framework agreement will have an initial term of five (5) years. Yorkshire Water reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to extend the framework for a further period of up to five (5) years, in whole or in part. Any extension will be subject to satisfactory supplier performance and ongoing business requirements.
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Negotiated with call for competition
IV.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement with a single operator.
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2021/S 000-000004
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22/12/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22/12/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22/12/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22/12/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22/12/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22/12/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22/12/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22/12/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22/12/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22/12/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22/12/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22/12/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22/12/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22/12/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
22/12/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
High Court of England and Wales
London
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
20/03/2026