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Technical support for DPC project Hampshire Water Transfer and Water Recycling project

O F W A T

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13 Aug 2026 at 13:12

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Summary of the contracting process

Ofwat commissioned technical advisory and management consultancy services for the day-to-day delivery of the Hampshire Water Transfer and Water Recycling project. The appointed adviser supports technical feasibility assurance, including engineering designs, treatment processes, asset integration and technical distinctiveness. The scope also covers project risk, probabilistic schedule and cost modelling, programme governance, construction readiness, technical due diligence, project controls, operational readiness, and operations and maintenance strategy. Further work includes procurement readiness, market engagement, tender strategy, bid evaluation support, business cases, planning and land acquisition strategy, access rights, and reports or assurance letters for the project board. Services are delivered across the West Midlands and London. The main category is general management consultancy services (CPV 79411000).

This procurement is complete and was awarded to AECOM Limited on 26 June 2026. Ofwat used a selective direct award call-off from the Government Commercial Agency RM6309 Management Consultancy Framework Four, Lot 8: Infrastructure. The tender submission deadline was 22 June 2026 at 4pm. The award value is £60,000 excluding VAT. The contract runs from 29 June 2026 to 28 June 2027. The procurement was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises, although the selected supplier is a large organisation. The award is active and covers the full technical adviser requirement rather than separately identified lots. Continuity of expert advice is stated as critical to successful delivery.

For a future requirement of this type, credible suppliers would need multidisciplinary infrastructure advisory capability spanning water engineering, treatment processes, asset integration and technical assurance. They would also need to assess delivery confidence through risk management, probabilistic modelling, programme controls and governance, and to review construction readiness, technical due diligence and operational strategies. Experience supporting major projects through procurement preparation would be important, including market engagement, contractor tender strategy, bid evaluation and development of business cases. Relevant capability in planning, land acquisition, access rights and associated risks would strengthen a competing offer. Suppliers should be able to provide clear board-level reports, assurance letters and responsive expert advice across project milestones, with sufficient capacity to maintain continuity of support.

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Notice Title

Technical support for DPC project Hampshire Water Transfer and Water Recycling project

Notice Description

Direct Award against the Government Commercial Agency (GCA) RM6309 Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4) - Lot 8: Infrastructure. The Major Projects team is seeking to appoint a Technical Adviser ("Supplier") to support its work in the day-to-day delivery of the Hampshire Water Transfer and Water Recycling (HWTWR) project. By way of specific examples, the Services that we require are likely to include but are not limited to the following areas: Provide assurance on technical feasibility including: * Engineering designs and treatment processes * Assets integration * Technical discreteness Assess project risk and delivery confidence including timelines/programme * Risk management and probabilistic modelling to test schedule and cost * Programme management and governance * Construction review and readiness and technical due diligence Review project management strategies including asset management * Project control and project management * Operational Readiness * Operational & Maintenance Strategy Review of procurement readiness and documentation for main contractors * Market engagement * Procurement and tendering strategy * Bid evaluation support Support planning and land acquisition strategy * Land acquisition strategy during planning * Support during planning * Advise on land acquisition, access rights, and associated risks Continuity of expert advice will be a critical factor for the success of the work. Examples of other Deliverables include: * Ongoing assistance and advice with regards to the development of business cases, procurement strategy and technical aspects of the structuring of the scheme including supporting the client in meetings with the relevant company (as required). * Reports and assurance letters for our Board at key milestones, e.g. decision to go out for tender, decision to enter into contract with a Competitively Appointed Provider (CAP) etc. * General advice on technical matters when required. * Review of formal and informal stage submissions.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-80a7b510-0020-4505-b0a2-bd7475fc138f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ee0e2cd-3967-464a-b23d-4f14151a7204
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79411000 - General management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 28 Jun 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
O F W A T
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B5 4UA
Postcode Area
Birmingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London
Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Ladywood
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Ladywood

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AECOM

Further Information

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