The water company is inviting contractors and suppliers to help design the procurement model for the 10-year framework, which is expected to run from April 2028 to March 2038 with annual spending of around £330m.

The programme will cover a broad range of water and wastewater infrastructure work across Yorkshire Water’s network, from major strategic projects to customer-facing distribution and network improvements.

As part of the market engagement, Yorkshire Water wants feedback on supplier capability and capacity, preferred lotting arrangements, commercial models, incentive mechanisms and opportunities to drive innovation and collaboration.

The framework is expected to include work across water and sewerage pipelines, pumping stations, treatment plants, drainage infrastructure, electrical installations, maintenance and associated engineering design services.

Suppliers have until 12 August to complete Yorkshire Water’s market engagement survey. The formal procurement is expected to follow ahead of the framework’s planned April 2028 start.

Click here for the 20-minute survey.