Planning

Commercial Water Supplies

ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP

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Planning

19 May 2025 at 10:50

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Anchor Hanover Group is currently in the planning stage. This tender, titled "Commercial Water Supplies," focuses on the operation of water supplies suitable for business and non-domestic locations, particularly care homes and communal housing areas managed by Anchor throughout regions including UKC, UKD, UKI, UKH, UKJ, UKK, UKE, UKF, and UKG. As a public authority sub-central government entity located in Bradford, the Anchor Hanover Group has initiated this tender with a procurement value of £19.3 million. The planned communication details indicate that further notices will be published by 2nd February 2026. The actual contract period is projected to run from 3rd August 2026 to 2nd August 2029, with potential extensions until 2nd August 2031.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the services category, specifically those with experience in water supply operations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, given the suitability criteria outlined in the procurement process. Organisations that can provide sustainable and efficient water supply services across multiple regions in the United Kingdom would find this tender highly advantageous for business growth. The procurement strategy being planned by Anchor Hanover Group enhances prospects for businesses capable of managing large scale water supply operations, catering both to individual properties and communal facilities through commercial meters.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Commercial Water Supplies

Notice Description

As England's largest provider of specialist housing and care for those in later life, we manage 54,000 homes for both rent and sale to those aged 55 and over. This opportunity will cover water supplies and services used by all business and non domestic locations in Anchor, this is primarily care homes and communal areas in housing. It also includes sites with bulk commercial meters where domestic water is provided to individual properties through the commercial meter.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0516ba
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022553-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

65130000 - Operation of water supplies

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£19,300,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
facilities.procurement@anchor.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 2ST
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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