End User Computing
Yorkshire Water Services Limited · Private utility
In brief
Yorkshire Water Services Limited is looking for suppliers for computer hardware and waste work (UK-wide).
It is a framework worth up to £301,200,000 excluding VAT: the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers, not one contract.
The contract runs for 5 years, up to 97 months with extensions, starting 1 May 2027.
It is split into 5 lots, so a supplier can bid for part of the work.
This is the first stage: register your interest by 6pm, Saturday 28 November 2026, and shortlisted suppliers are invited to bid.
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Can I win this?
Key dates
- Questions by
- 6pm, Tuesday 17 November 2026
- Express interest by
- 6pm, Saturday 28 November 2026
This is the first stage. You register interest now, and shortlisted suppliers are invited to bid later.
How bids are scored
Commercial 40% · Quality 60%
Quality matters most. You can win without being the cheapest.
Competition
Usually high: a median of 6 bids per contract for computer hardware contracts across the UK (from 131 awards in the last 12 months).
Framework
Winning puts you on a list of suppliers the buyer can call on; it does not guarantee work. The £301,200,000 is the most the buyer expects to spend across all suppliers over the framework's life, not one contract.
Conditions
- Suppliers pay a fee of 1% of the value of work won through this framework.
Tender documents
- Tender documents · spreadsheet
- Tender documents · PDF
What the notice says
Should I bid?
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How to bid
- Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
- Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.
- Send clarification questions before 6pm, Tuesday 17 November 2026.
- Register your interest before 6pm, Saturday 28 November 2026. Shortlisted suppliers are then invited to bid.
Lots
| Lot | Trade | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Standard devices and peripherals 1 May 2027 to 30 April 2032 What this lot coversThis Lot covers the supply of standard end-user computing devices and associated peripherals for Yorkshire Water. This is expected to include laptops, desktops, monitors, mobile phones and tablets, and peripherals such as docking stations, keyboards, mice, headsets, cables and adapters. The Lot is intended to support the procurement of approved device configurations and accessories through the framework, with supplier fulfilment in accordance with the requirements and service levels set out in the procurement documents. Rugged devices, network hardware and lifecycle management/asset recovery are addressed under separate Lots. | Computer hardware | £301,200,000 |
| Rugged Devices 1 May 2027 to 30 April 2032 What this lot coversThis Lot covers the supply of rugged end-user computing devices for Yorkshire Water, principally rugged laptops for use in operational and field environments. It is expected to include devices such as Panasonic Toughbook models and associated accessories, with fulfilment, warranty and support arrangements as specified in the procurement documents. Any device standards, configurations, accessories and service requirements will be set out in the tender documents. | Computer hardware | £301,200,000 |
| Network Hardware 1 May 2027 to 30 April 2032 What this lot coversThis Lot covers the supply of network hardware and related equipment for Yorkshire Water. The scope is expected to include network equipment, components and infrastructure, such as routers, cabling and related hardware, as specified in the procurement documents. Any requirements for installation, configuration, licensing, maintenance or support should be included only if they form part of the final Lot specification. | — | £301,200,000 |
| Lifecycle Management and Asset Recovery 1 May 2027 to 30 April 2032 What this lot coversThis Lot covers lifecycle and end-of-life services for Yorkshire Water's EUC and related IT assets. Services may include collection and tracking of retired equipment, assessment and preparation for reuse or resale, refurbishment, remarketing, recycling and secure disposal. The supplier will be expected to report on asset outcomes and any revenue or recovery achieved, in line with the requirements in the procurement documents. Include secure data erasure or repair services only if they are part of the final specification | Waste and street cleansing | £301,200,000 |
| Mobile Devices (Optional) 1 May 2027 to 30 April 2032 What this lot coversThis Lot covers the supply of mobile devices for Yorkshire Water, including mobile phones and tablets, together with associated accessories where specified. It is intended to support device replacement and new demand through the framework. Product specifications, approved models, fulfilment, warranty and any support requirements will be set out in the procurement documents. Connectivity, airtime or mobile network services are not included in this draft; add them only if they are part of Lot 5's specification. | Computer hardware, Telecoms and networks | £301,200,000 |
Timeline
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 104376-2026
- Tender notice · UK4, notice 105006-2026
About the buyer
Procurements
72Awards
27Suppliers it has used most for computer hardware
- Aurora Managed Services Ltd1 contract
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From notice 104376-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 3 November 2026, last updated 5 November 2026. We last checked for changes on 5 November 2026.