Yorkshire Water is undertaking preliminary market engagement for a proposed multi-supplier, multi-lot MEICA Services Framework covering mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control, automation and telemetry services and works across clean water and wastewater assets.
The framework is expected to support both project delivery and maintenance requirements, including:
- integrated MEICA works
- mechanical engineering services
- electrical and ICA projects
- mechanical maintenance and repair
- electrical and ICA maintenance and repair
- specialist access services.
Activities may include design support, surveys, inspection and condition assessment, repair, refurbishment, modification, replacement, installation, testing, commissioning, planned and reactive maintenance, emergency response, technical support, reporting and associated documentation.
The detailed scope, lot structure, commercial model and delivery approach currently remain subject to development and may be refined following the preliminary market engagement.
Current estimated start and end contract dates 15 April 2027 to 15 April 2032
Suppliers interested in participating in thE preliminary market engagement should email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to express their interest. The engagement deadline is 14 July 2026.
Following receipt of an expression of interest, Yorkshire Water will provide suppliers with the Excel questionnaire by email. Suppliers will be asked to complete and return the questionnaire in accordance with the instructions provided in the workbook by 14 July 2026.
Yorkshire Water is now seeking supplier feedback on the proposed MEICA Services Framework proposed lotting structure, delivery model, commercial considerations and key risks, as well as to better understand supplier capability, capacity, market appetite and potential market innovations.
The water company says participation is voluntary and will not confer any advantage in any future procurement process. Non-participation will not prevent a supplier from participating in any subsequent procurement.
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