CM3309 WAN Replacement

YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED

Published: May 21, 2026

Updated: May 21, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the information and communication technology and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Software, Network Infrastructure, Cloud Services and Internet. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 4.0 million. Proposals must be submitted before June 19, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the information and communication technology sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

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

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on May 21, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 047371-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED

YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED has issued 35 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 7 currently open and 16 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Governance & Public Administration, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: May 21, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by YORKSHIRE WATER SERVICES LIMITED in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £4,000,000 - £4,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 047371-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is June 19, 2026. You have 29 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.