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15 May 2025 at 15:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Supply and Installation of Tanks and Liquid Storage Units" was conducted by Anglian Water Services Limited, a private utility firm located in Huntingdon, United Kingdom. This tender fell under the utilities industry category and encompassed regions in the United Kingdom including UKE1 and UKH. The process involved a competitive flexible procedure with a framework agreement, and several lots were completed by December 2025. The contract value amounted to £63.6 million gross, distributed across different lots for various types of storage tanks. The procurement has reached the award and contract stage, with the standstill period ending on 22 December 2025 and the contracts to commence on 15 January 2026, running until 14 January 2029, with possible extensions.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in manufacturing and installation of storage tanks. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) involved in producing gravity storage/process tanks, silos, and pressure vessels may find lucrative prospects given the procurement's demand across various sectors including chemical storage and underground solutions. Companies like Hayes GFS Limited and Stortec Engineering Limited, among others, will likely benefit from enhanced industry reputation and increased project portfolios. Businesses adept in meeting rigorous UK industry standards and engaging in long-term contracts will be well-positioned to leverage such opportunities. The structured procurement process opens avenues for engagement with public utilities, promising potential for business growth and development in the utility sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply and Installation of Tanks and Liquid Storage Units

Notice Description

This procurement covers supply and installation of all liquid storage applications including gravity storage/process tanks, silos, pressure vessels, including chemical storage and underground storage. Where relevant, Reg 31, PER (Pressure Equipment Regulations) / PSSR (Pressure Systems Safety Regulations) and DSEAR (Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere Regulations) regulations shall be followed. Tanks shall be manufactured to relevant UK industry standards and comply with Anglian Water asset standards and AW amended WIMES and CESWI. Covers and roofs shall be supplied where requested and, where required, all covers and roofs shall be fully self-supported by the tank. Permanent Access Fabrications (PAFs), including stairways and platforms - access stairways and platforms shall be fully self-supported by the tank Testing - tanks shall be fully water-tested and where a working pressure is specified (above ambient) the tank shall be pressure tested in accordance with UK industry standards and AW asset standards. In the event of a defect or failure during the warranty period of 1 years, the supplier will be expected to repair or replace the product within one working week from the date on which they are notified regarding product failure. The supplier will be expected to provide temporary assets for the period required to maintain operations that were undertaken by the product whilst repair or replacement is being undertaken. Installation - tanks shall be delivered to site, off-loaded and installed by the supplier and meet all relevant Anglian Water requirements for safe working. Install of sectional tanks to be done by supplier, install of Pre-Cast Concrete tanks to be done by @one with supplier supervision. Supplier to detail the craneage requirements for off-loading and erection; craneage may be provided by supplier, AW or its Alliances. Compatibility - tanks must be fully compatible for the application and contents that they are intended to be used for. Design life and maintenance / inspection - Suppliers shall specify the design life of the tanks and ancillaries under the anticipated conditions and shall identify any maintenance requirements necessary to meet the specified design life. The design life is to achieve at least the minimum life stated in any applicable standards, where there is a conflict, the maximum life is to be achieved. Ancillaries and openings - tanks shall be supplied with manholes, connections and ancillaries as detailed in the tank data sheet. All process equipment (including launders, baffle boards) flanges, sockets and bolts shall be compatible with the fluids, interfacing materials and application of the tank. Bunds - where integral bunds are required, these shall meet the same design standards and design life as the tank. Design - the tank shall be designed to withstand dead loads, internal pressure, ground pressure load, wind and snow loadings, thermal effects, imposed roof load, loads due to equipment and fixtures. Coatings - any coatings used shall be compatible with the fluids and application for which the tank is designed and meet the design life specified.

Lot Information

Glass Fused to Steel Tanks

Lot 1; See Description above for details. Quantities and value not yet known.

Options: Options include connections, tank roofs - these may not be required for all tanks, will be purchased if required.

Glass Reinforced Plastic Tanks

Lot 2; See Description above for details. Quantities and value not yet known.

Options: Options include connections, tank roofs - these may not be required for all tanks, will be purchased if required.

Plastics Including PVC Tanks

Lot3; See Description above for details. Quantities and value not yet known.

Options: Options include connections, tank roofs - these may not be required for all tanks, will be purchased if required.

Polyethylene Tanks

Lot 4; See Description above for details. Quantities and value not yet known.

Options: Options include connections, tank roofs - these may not be required for all tanks, will be purchased if required.

Pre-Cast Concrete Tanks

Lot 5; See Description above for details. Quantities and value not yet known.

Options: Options include connections, tank roofs - these may not be required for all tanks, will be purchased if required.

Fabricated Mild Steel or Stainless Steel Tanks

Lot 6; See Description above for details. Quantities and value not yet known.

Options: Options include connections, tank roofs - these may not be required for all tanks, will be purchased if required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0514c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/082104-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

44611400 - Storage tanks

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£53,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£52,980,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£10,600,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2026 - 14 Jan 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANGLIAN WATER SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE29 6XU
Postcode Area
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC
Delivery Location
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire, TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Huntingdon North
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

AQUASPIRA LIMITED

BUTYL PRODUCTS LIMITED

FLI PRECAST SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED

FLOCKTONS T.V.P. LTD

HAYES GFS LIMITED

Kunststofftechnik Weber GmbH

STORTEC ENGINEERING LIMITED

SUSTAINABLE DRAINAGE SYSTEMS LIMITED

TANK CONSULT LIMITED

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