UK Public Sector Contracts & Tenders

Yorkshire Water Services Limited is seeking to appoint a strategic supplier to deliver a fully managed Software Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) and associated managed network security service across its operational estate (242 sites). YWS intends for the selected supplier to replace the legacy WAN architecture and provide the following key services: • SD-WAN overlay platform providing intelligent traffic routing, encryption, and centralised policy management • WAN Edge devices to provide secure internet breakout at each site • Internet circuits replacing the existing MPLS estate • Secure connectivity to cloud services (Microsoft Azure) and site-to-site networks, and Zscaler technologies • Integrated firewall capability supporting IT/OT network segmentation • Centralised management portal with enhanced reporting and capacity planning capabilities Please refer to the attachments for further details on the scope of services

Yorkshire Water Services (YWS) intends to establish a contract for the maintenance, calibration, inspection, repair, and lifecycle support of fixed gas detection systems across operational wastewater and clean water sites. The contract will provide a comprehensive service model covering planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive and emergency maintenance, calibration and compliance activities, supply and replacement of sensors, spare parts, and associated components, as well as replacement of fixed gas detection assets where required. The arrangement will support the ongoing operation of safety-critical gas detection systems, including detectors, sensors, alarms and controllers.

Yorkshire Water Services (YWS) intends to establish a structured, multi-supplier Reactive Operational Support Framework to support operational sites across the Yorkshire Water estate. The framework will provide access to reactive operational support services during unplanned operational scenarios, temporary operational shortfalls, and emergency requirements. The scope will include equipment hire, skilled and unskilled labour provision, and fuel supply to support operational continuity and site resilience. The arrangement is intended to provide operational flexibility, improve governance and visibility of reactive support spend, and establish a consistent approach to reactive operational support across Yorkshire Water sites.

Yorkshire Water is undertaking preliminary market engagement to explore opportunities for the provision of services to support the delivery of learning for core training requirements across Health & Safety disciplines. The purpose of this engagement is to gain insight into market capability, delivery models, innovation, and supplier approaches that could inform a future procurement strategy. Yorkshire Water is interested in understanding supplier capability to provide services for modular/key service components in a regulated environment. The potential scope includes, but is not limited to: Learning Content and Design - Development of training content aligned to operational and regulatory requirements - Design of blended learning solutions Training Delivery - Delivery of training across classroom, virtual, and practical environments - Support for geographically dispersed workforce delivery Yorkshire Water is particularly interested in understanding: - Innovative delivery models for safety-critical training - Solutions that support training requiring specialist equipment or controlled environments - Digital, simulation, or immersive approaches (e.g., VR/AR, remote labs) - Methods to enhance efficiency, scalability, and compliance assurance - Approaches to improving learner engagement and outcomes Through this market engagement, Yorkshire Water aims to: - Understand the range of supplier delivery models available - Identify best practice in managed learning services - Explore innovative approaches to training delivery - Inform the structure and scope of a potential future procurement

1. Background and Context YWS is delivering a significantly expanded capital investment programme across construction, civil engineering, and water infrastructure assets. The scale, complexity, and phasing of this programme has created ongoing and fluctuating demand for specialist project delivery, commercial, and project controls capability. Current labour market conditions have resulted in: • Shortages of suitably experienced permanent resources • Increased reliance on contingent and specialist expertise • The need for rapid mobilisation and flexible deployment of skilled professionals To address these challenges, YWS seeks to establish a systematic, scalable framework for the provision of professional contract resources to support capital programme delivery. 2. Purpose and Objectives The purpose of this procurement is to appoint a panel of suitably qualified suppliers capable of providing high-quality, flexible professional resources on an ongoing and call-off basis. The objectives of the framework are to: • Ensure continuity of delivery across the capital programme • Address short-term and long-term resource gaps • Enable rapid response to changing project demands • Maintain cost control, consistency, and quality • Provide a future-proof mechanism that can adapt to evolving programme requirements 3. Scope of Services 3.1 Overview Suppliers shall provide suitably qualified and experienced professionals to undertake roles across project management, commercial management, quantity surveying, and project controls / PMO functions. Resources may be required to support: • Individual capital projects • Multi-project portfolios • Programme and framework delivery • Business-as-usual capital delivery support Engagements may range from short-term tactical support to longer-term programme assignments. 4. Role Categories The framework shall include, but not be limited to, the following role categories: 4.1 Project Management • Project Manager • Senior Project Manager Typical responsibilities include: • End-to-end project delivery across the project lifecycle • Management of cost, schedule, quality, and risk • Stakeholder and supply chain management • Governance, reporting, and assurance • Compliance with internal and regulatory requirements 4.2 Commercial & Quantity Surveying • Quantity Surveyor • Senior Quantity Surveyor • Commercial Manager • Senior Commercial Manager Typical responsibilities include: • Cost planning, forecasting, and financial control • Contract administration (e.g. NEC forms) • Change control and compensation events • Commercial risk management • Supply chain commercial performance and negotiation • Claims mitigation and dispute avoidance 4.3 PMO, Planning & Project Controls • PMO Manager • Planning Manager / Scheduler / Project Controls Manager Typical responsibilities include: • Programme planning and scheduling (e.g. Primavera P6, MS Project) • Integrated programme controls • Progress reporting and performance analysis • Risk, issue, and dependency management • Portfolio-level governance and assurance support 5. Delivery Model 5.1 Call-Off Mechanism The framework will operate on a call-off basis, allowing YWS to: • Define role requirements, duration, and location at call-off stage • Select suppliers via direct award or mini-competition • Mobilise resources rapidly in response to programme needs 5.2 Flexibility The framework must support: • Variable assignment lengths • Scalable resource deployment • Blended teams across multiple suppliers • Adjustment of role mix as the capital programme evolves 6. Capability and Competence Requirements Suppliers must demonstrate the ability to provide resources with: • Proven experience in construction, civil engineering, or water / utilities • Knowledge of regulated infrastructure environments • Familiarity with NEC contracts and collaborative delivery models • Experience delivering on large or complex capital programmes • Strong stakeholder and governance capability Key personnel should typically demonstrate: • Relevant Professional qualifications (e.g. RICS, APM, PMI) • Appropriate security clearance where required • Right to work in the UK • Strong health, safety, and environmental awareness 7. Resource Management & Continuity Suppliers shall: • Maintain a live talent pool aligned to framework roles • Provide succession planning for long-term assignments • Ensure knowledge transfer where resources change • Minimise disruption to live projects during resource transitions 8. Performance Management YWS will monitor supplier performance against: • Quality of resource provision • Timeliness of mobilisation • Delivery outcomes and stakeholder feedback • Compliance with governance and reporting requirements • Commercial performance and value for money Poor performance may result in reduced call-offs or removal from the framework. 9. Commercial & Pricing Structure • Suppliers shall submit role-based day rates by role category and seniority • Rates shall be transparent and fixed for defined periods • YWS reserves the right to benchmark rates during the framework term • Rate cards must allow for: o Inside / Outside IR35 considerations o Location and assignment-based variations 10. Continuous Improvement & Adaptability The framework shall support: • Periodic review of role categories and skill requirements • Addition or refinement of roles as programme needs evolve • Continuous improvement initiatives • Market testing to ensure competitiveness over time

Yorkshire Water Services Limited is seeking to establish a multi‑supplier Property Management Framework to support the delivery, maintenance, refurbishment, and improvement of its diverse property estate. The Framework will be structured across multiple Lots, covering a range of works and services. The lotting structure is: Lot 1 - Estate infrastructure Lot 2a - Complex Estate infrastructure (PD & PC Required) Lot 2b - Barns, Slurry Tanks & Septic Tanks Lot 3 - Interior Renovation Lot 4a -Structural Engineering & Reporting Lot 4b - Consultant Building Surveying Services Lot 5 - Heritage Buildings The Framework is intended to provide the Client with access to a pool of qualified, competent suppliers capable of delivering works across a range of complexity, risk profiles, and asset types. The Framework will operate as a multi‑supplier arrangement, with call‑offs awarded primarily through mini‑competition or in rare situation where a high risk has been identified direct award in accordance with the Framework terms. The Framework is being established as an open framework, with provision for periodic re‑opening and re‑competition.

Yorkshire Water Services Ltd intends to commence a procurement process for the provision of Employee Screening Services. This planned procurement follows a prior market engagement exercise and aims to establish a contract to support pre‑employment and ongoing vetting requirements across the organisation. The contract will ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and internal governance obligations, and will support secure, efficient and consistent onboarding and workforce assurance processes. The planned procurement is expected to cover a comprehensive range of employee screening and verification services, which may include: Pre‑employment background checks Right to Work verification Criminal record checks (Basic / Standard / Enhanced DBS) Employment history and referencing Academic and professional qualification verification Credit, financial integrity or adverse media checks (where applicable) Ongoing vetting or periodic re‑screening Digital or automated screening technologies Management information, reporting and compliance support The final scope will be confirmed in the procurement documents at launch.

Machine Learning-driven portfolio tool for asset delivery programmes. Project controls, PMs and Programme Managers to gain portfolio level insight and analysis of risk for small / medium / large infrastructure projects in the Water Industry. The tool must output accessible information for users with the ability to drill into detail of Primavera P6 and MSP. Vendor support required for digital implementation of the tool. Key functionality expected: Schedule integrity checking capability. Ability to present data to a range of audiences. Ability to analyse critical path and alternative path probable outcomes. Output from tool to integrate with Microsoft products. The tool must have significant pre trained data, relevant to the water sector. The tool must provide actionable insight. This should result in cost efficiency and improved capability to deliver large infrastructure projects on time. In addition, provide capability to improve, based on lessons learned and forecasting outcomes. This tender is after a successful pilot within Yorkshire Water which has helped to extrapolate whether this type of tool works for the company, with the desired outcomes. Yorkshire Water is planning to run this tool within the current AMP period to ensure this is the right model for the business moving forward.