Planning

Major Infrastructure Planning and Consents, Support and Advisory Services

ANGLIAN WATER SERVICES LIMITED

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PlanningUpdate

01 Dec 2025 at 13:53

Planning

27 Nov 2025 at 21:33

Summary of the contracting process

Anglian Water Services Limited has initiated a planned procurement process under the legal framework of the UK Public General Act 2023. The procurement process, titled "Major Infrastructure Planning and Consents, Support and Advisory Services", is intended to support the development of current and future major infrastructure programmes. It is classified under services within the utilities special regime, encompassing categories such as transport systems consultancy, urban planning services, and construction consultancy, delivered across multiple UK regions, including the UKC, UKD, and UKH. The procurement is currently in the planning stage with a competitive flexible procedure approach, and tenders will be solicited through a selective method. The expression of interest deadline is set for 16th February 2026, with subsequent procurement phases planned throughout 2026, culminating in contract awards by Q3 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in infrastructure, urban planning, and environmental consultancy services, particularly those with experience in strategic consenting and advisory roles. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process allows for flexible engagement through call-off contracts, including direct awards or mini-competitions. Businesses specialising in water-supply and waste consultancy, transport systems, and marine conservation strategy planning will find this procurement particularly relevant. With an estimated framework value between £50-99 million over an eight-year span, it offers substantial potential for long-term business growth and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Major Infrastructure Planning and Consents, Support and Advisory Services

Notice Description

To support Anglian Water Services in the development of its current and future major infrastructure programmes with the following activities: a) Strategic Consenting Advisory: advice on local and national planning policy, planning routes including in particular Development Consent Order (DCO), consenting strategy, development phase risk management and assurance of the planning development and preparedness for Examination (progressive and independent). b) Consenting Leadership & Management: Leadership of the projects consenting pathway and across a multi-disciplinary team throughout the pre-application and examination phases in accordance with relevant National Policy Statements, Planning legislation, associated guidance and relevant local policies. Strategic engagement with Local Planning Authorities, planning application for survey and early enabling works and assessment/ monitoring of overlapping planning applications. c) DCO Application & Examination Management: project and production management of the suite of DCO documents and deliverables integrating content across multi-disciplinary team, ensuring robust definition of deliverables and production management through the review and approval process aligned to schedule. Project and production management for the pre-examination and examination phases ensuring Anglian Water adheres to all procedural and statutory requirements. d) Specialist advisory services: support for specialist topics including Traffic & Transport planning case development and assessment; regulatory and consenting advice/support aligned to coastal and marine permits, coastal and marine consents application support. e) Stakeholder and consultation strategy and delivery: expert support for the development and execution of non-statutory and statutory consultation with a range of stakeholders ensuring legal compliance, risk mitigation and reputation management. f) Land and property support and advisory: land agency, referencing, access for surveys, consultation engagement, expert compulsory purchase advice and management associated with DCO planning applications. g) Environmental Services: expert advisory, strategy development, risk management, assurance and support in specialist areas such as Habitat Regulations Assessment. (The delivery of Environmental Impact Assessment is procured under Anglian Water's Programme Delivery Partner). h) Post-consent Support: Discharge of requirements, compliance monitoring in the delivery phases and variation management. The expected full framework agreement value is anticipated to be between approx. PS50-99m over an expected 8 year period (4+4 year option). A bespoke Anglian Water Services Framework Agreement with provision for individual NEC4 PSC/PSSC's call off's (selecting the most appropriate main option for payment based on the activity) shall be utilised. Work allocation will be based on call off PSC/PSSC contracts via either mini competition or direct award mechanism, details to be provided as part of the the Tender Notice and Tender Documentation.

Lot Information

Strategic Consenting Advisory Services

Strategic Consenting Advisory: advice on local and national planning policy, planning routes in particular Development Consent Order (DCO), consenting strategy, development phase risk management and assurance of the planning case development and preparedness for Examination (progressive and independent). Includes for provision of coastal and marine consenting to support Anglian Water Services Desalination and Coastal Programmes of work. Expected lot amount over framework term: PS8.6 - 17.2m

Options: Following the initial 4 years, contract extensions are likely to be triggered under the following circumstances: * Anglian Water Services demand profile continues to identify a need for the services * The scope of services at contract execution remain relevant and there have been no fundamental changes to scope or the market (following benchmarking/market analysis) * The commercial model and contract remain suitable and are continuing to drive VfM and good performance

Renewal: Following the initial 4 years, contract extensions are likely to be triggered under the following circumstances: * AW demand profile continues to identify a need for the services * The scope of services at contract execution remain relevant and there have been no fundamental changes to scope or the market (following benchmarking/market analysis) * The commercial model and contract remain suitable and are continuing to drive VfM and good performance

Consenting leadership, management and DCO application & examination management services

Leadership of the projects consenting pathway and across a multi-disciplinary team throughout the pre-application and examination phases in accordance with relevant National Policy Statements, Planning legislation, associated guidance and relevant local policies. Strategic engagement with Local Planning Authorities, planning application for survey and early enabling works and assessment/ monitoring of overlapping planning applications. Project and production management of the suite of DCO deliverables integrating content across multi-disciplinary team, ensuring robust definition of deliverables and production management through the review and approval process aligned to schedule. Project and production management for the pre-examination and examination phases ensuring Anglian Water adheres to all procedural and statutory requirements. Discharge of requirements, compliance monitoring in the delivery phases and variation management. Includes for provision of coastal and marine consenting to support Anglian Waters Desalination and coastal programmes of work. Expected lot amount over framework term: PS22 - 44m

Options: Following the initial 4 years, contract extensions are likely to be triggered under the following circumstances: * Anglian Water Services demand profile continues to identify a need for the services * The scope of services at contract execution remain relevant and there have been no fundamental changes to scope or the market (following benchmarking/market analysis) * The commercial model and contract remain suitable and are continuing to drive VfM and good performance

Renewal: as per lot 1.

Environmental Services

Expert advisory, assurance and support in specialist environmental areas such as Habitat Regulations Assessment. The delivery of Environmental Impact Assessment is not required as will be procured under Anglian Water's Programme Delivery Partner. Expected lot amount over framework term: between PS1 - 2m.

Options: Following the initial 4 years, contract extensions are likely to be triggered under the following circumstances: * Anglian Water Services demand profile continues to identify a need for the services * The scope of services at contract execution remain relevant and there have been no fundamental changes to scope or the market (following benchmarking/market analysis) * The commercial model and contract remain suitable and are continuing to drive VfM and good performance

Renewal: as per lot 1.

Stakeholder and Consultation Support & Advisory Services

Stakeholder and consultation strategy and delivery: expert support for the development and execution of non-statutory and statutory consultation with a range of stakeholders ensuring legal compliance (Planning Act 2008 & guidance), risk mitigation, issue resolution and reputation management. Expected lot amount over framework term: between PS8.4 - 16.7m.

Options: Following the initial 4 years, contract extensions are likely to be triggered under the following circumstances: * Anglian Water Services demand profile continues to identify a need for the services * The scope of services at contract execution remain relevant and there have been no fundamental changes to scope or the market (following benchmarking/market analysis) * The commercial model and contract remain suitable and are continuing to drive VfM and good performance

Renewal: as per lot 1.

Land and Property Support & Advisory Services

Land and property support and advisory: land agency, referencing, access for surveys, consultation engagement, expert compulsory purchase advice and management associated with DCO and planning applications. Expected lot amount over framework term: PS10-20m.

Options: Following the initial 4 years, contract extensions are likely to be triggered under the following circumstances: * Anglian Water Services demand profile continues to identify a need for the services * The scope of services at contract execution remain relevant and there have been no fundamental changes to scope or the market (following benchmarking/market analysis) * The commercial model and contract remain suitable and are continuing to drive VfM and good performance

Renewal: as per lot 1.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05eaa9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078497-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

70 - Real estate services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

70112000 - Development of non-residential real estate

70121000 - Building sale or purchase services

70122000 - Land sale or purchase services

70123000 - Sale of real estate

70310000 - Building rental or sale services

70320000 - Land rental or sale services

70332000 - Non-residential property services

71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services

71311210 - Highways consultancy services

71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services

71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services

71410000 - Urban planning services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

79416000 - Public relations services

90712000 - Environmental planning

90712100 - Urban environmental development planning

90712300 - Marine conservation strategy planning

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

90714000 - Environmental auditing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£83,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£79,800,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Dec 20253 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
21 Jan 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2026-04-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANGLIAN WATER SERVICES LIMITED
Contact Name
Judith Doyle
Contact Email
jdoyle7@anglianwater.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HUNTINGDON
Postcode
PE29 6XU
Post Town
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
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
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Huntingdon North
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
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                        "region": "UKH",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
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                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
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                    {
                        "region": "UKJ",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
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                    {
                        "region": "UKK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
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                        "scheme": "CPV",
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                    {
                        "region": "UKG",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
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                        "region": "UKH",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
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                        "region": "UKI",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
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                        "region": "UKJ",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
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                        "region": "UKK",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
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            "amount": 83000000,
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        },
        "procurementMethod": "selective",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Competitive flexible procedure",
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            "acceleratedRationale": "Pre-selected tenderers - utilities/not central government",
            "features": "Phase 1 - RFI (selection stage) including market launch event across all lots, bidders shortlisted and invited to Phase 2 - Q1 2026 Phase 2a - RFP (proposal stage) for Lots 1, 2 and 3 - Q1-Q2 2026 Phase 2b - RFP (proposal stage) for Lots 4 and 5 - Q2-Q3 2026 Phase 3a - Potential final negotiations & submission phase (TBC) for Lots 1, 2 and 3 - Q1-Q2 2026 Phase 3b - Potential final negotiations & submission phase (TBC) for Lots 4 and 5 -Q2-Q3 2026 Phase 4a - Standstill and contract award for Lots 1, 2 and 3 - Q2 2026 Phase 4b - Standstill and contract award for Lots 4 and 5 - Q3 2026 Anglian Water Services reserves the right to review and amend this approach in line with the regulations. Any changes will be formally communicated and captured within the subsequent Tender Notice and associated Instructions to Participants."
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        "awardPeriod": {
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                "description": "Strategic Consenting Advisory: advice on local and national planning policy, planning routes in particular Development Consent Order (DCO), consenting strategy, development phase risk management and assurance of the planning case development and preparedness for Examination (progressive and independent). Includes for provision of coastal and marine consenting to support Anglian Water Services Desalination and Coastal Programmes of work. Expected lot amount over framework term: PS8.6 - 17.2m",
                "status": "planned",
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                    "amount": 13800000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
                "secondStage": {
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                },
                "selectionCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "description": "To be communicated as part of the tender notice.",
                            "forReduction": true
                        },
                        {
                            "description": "To be communicated as part of the tender notice.",
                            "forReduction": true
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                "suitability": {
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                },
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                    "endDate": "2030-05-03T23:59:59+01:00",
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                },
                "hasOptions": true,
                "options": {
                    "description": "Following the initial 4 years, contract extensions are likely to be triggered under the following circumstances: * Anglian Water Services demand profile continues to identify a need for the services * The scope of services at contract execution remain relevant and there have been no fundamental changes to scope or the market (following benchmarking/market analysis) * The commercial model and contract remain suitable and are continuing to drive VfM and good performance"
                }
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                "title": "Consenting leadership, management and DCO application & examination management services",
                "description": "Leadership of the projects consenting pathway and across a multi-disciplinary team throughout the pre-application and examination phases in accordance with relevant National Policy Statements, Planning legislation, associated guidance and relevant local policies. Strategic engagement with Local Planning Authorities, planning application for survey and early enabling works and assessment/ monitoring of overlapping planning applications. Project and production management of the suite of DCO deliverables integrating content across multi-disciplinary team, ensuring robust definition of deliverables and production management through the review and approval process aligned to schedule. Project and production management for the pre-examination and examination phases ensuring Anglian Water adheres to all procedural and statutory requirements. Discharge of requirements, compliance monitoring in the delivery phases and variation management. Includes for provision of coastal and marine consenting to support Anglian Waters Desalination and coastal programmes of work. Expected lot amount over framework term: PS22 - 44m",
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                    "amount": 35000000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
                },
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                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "description": "as per lot 1.",
                            "forReduction": true
                        },
                        {
                            "description": "as per lot 1.",
                            "forReduction": true
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                    ]
                },
                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true
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                    "description": "as per lot 1."
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                "description": "Expert advisory, assurance and support in specialist environmental areas such as Habitat Regulations Assessment. The delivery of Environmental Impact Assessment is not required as will be procured under Anglian Water's Programme Delivery Partner. Expected lot amount over framework term: between PS1 - 2m.",
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                    "amount": 1600000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
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                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "description": "as per lot 1.",
                            "forReduction": true
                        },
                        {
                            "description": "as per lot 1.",
                            "forReduction": true
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                "suitability": {
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                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "as per lot 1."
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                "hasOptions": true,
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                    "description": "Following the initial 4 years, contract extensions are likely to be triggered under the following circumstances: * Anglian Water Services demand profile continues to identify a need for the services * The scope of services at contract execution remain relevant and there have been no fundamental changes to scope or the market (following benchmarking/market analysis) * The commercial model and contract remain suitable and are continuing to drive VfM and good performance"
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "4",
                "title": "Stakeholder and Consultation Support & Advisory Services",
                "description": "Stakeholder and consultation strategy and delivery: expert support for the development and execution of non-statutory and statutory consultation with a range of stakeholders ensuring legal compliance (Planning Act 2008 & guidance), risk mitigation, issue resolution and reputation management. Expected lot amount over framework term: between PS8.4 - 16.7m.",
                "status": "planned",
                "value": {
                    "amountGross": 16700000,
                    "amount": 13400000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
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                "secondStage": {
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                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "description": "as per lot 1.",
                            "forReduction": true
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                        {
                            "description": "as per lot 1.",
                            "forReduction": true
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                "suitability": {
                    "sme": true
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                    "maxExtentDate": "2034-08-02T23:59:59+01:00"
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                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "as per lot 1."
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                "hasOptions": true,
                "options": {
                    "description": "Following the initial 4 years, contract extensions are likely to be triggered under the following circumstances: * Anglian Water Services demand profile continues to identify a need for the services * The scope of services at contract execution remain relevant and there have been no fundamental changes to scope or the market (following benchmarking/market analysis) * The commercial model and contract remain suitable and are continuing to drive VfM and good performance"
                }
            },
            {
                "id": "5",
                "title": "Land and Property Support & Advisory Services",
                "description": "Land and property support and advisory: land agency, referencing, access for surveys, consultation engagement, expert compulsory purchase advice and management associated with DCO and planning applications. Expected lot amount over framework term: PS10-20m.",
                "status": "planned",
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                    "amountGross": 20000000,
                    "amount": 16000000,
                    "currency": "GBP"
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                },
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                        {
                            "description": "as per lot 1.",
                            "forReduction": true
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                        {
                            "description": "as per lot 1.",
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                "suitability": {
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                    "maxExtentDate": "2034-08-02T23:59:59+01:00"
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                "hasRenewal": true,
                "renewal": {
                    "description": "as per lot 1."
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                "hasOptions": true,
                "options": {
                    "description": "Following the initial 4 years, contract extensions are likely to be triggered under the following circumstances: * Anglian Water Services demand profile continues to identify a need for the services * The scope of services at contract execution remain relevant and there have been no fundamental changes to scope or the market (following benchmarking/market analysis) * The commercial model and contract remain suitable and are continuing to drive VfM and good performance"
                }
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                {
                    "startDate": "2026-04-01T23:59:59+01:00"
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        "contractTerms": {
            "financialTerms": "To be communicated as part of the tender notice and documents as applicable."
        },
        "riskDetails": "To be communicated as part of the tender notice and documents as applicable.",
        "amendments": [
            {
                "id": "078497-2025",
                "description": "Updates made to this Planned procurement notice as of 1st December 2025: Deadlines for requests to participate (estimated) amended to 16th February 2025 at 23:59."
            }
        ]
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    "language": "en"
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