Tender

Major Projects Framework

ANGLIAN WATER SERVICES LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

02 Feb 2026 at 18:42

Planning

03 Dec 2025 at 09:56

Planning

03 Dec 2025 at 09:46

Summary of the contracting process

Anglian Water Services Limited is progressing with a significant procurement initiative titled the "Major Projects Framework," aimed at establishing a framework agreement for design and construction in major water and water recycling projects. With a budget reaching £1.5 billion, this procurement is in the tender stage, opening opportunities for up to two bidding entities. Essential activities outlined include early contractor involvement, design, construction, and commissioning services. The framework will operate until 2031, with potentially a five-year extension. Prospective participants must express interest by 4 March 2026, while the inquiry period ends on 24 February 2026. This procurement will primarily take place across the UK regions of UKC, UKF, and UKH, and follows a selective procurement method through a competitive flexible procedure.

This tender presents substantial business development opportunities, especially for organisations adept in construction and engineering for water infrastructure. Companies specializing in consultancy, project management, environmental planning, and innovative technology integration will find significant growth potential. This strategic engagement with Anglian Water supports capital delivery that aligns with regulatory and environmental agendas. Businesses with robust supply chain ecosystems and the capability to manage expansive projects will be strategically positioned to benefit and contribute to the development of critical infrastructure over the anticipated framework period.

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Notice Title

Major Projects Framework

Notice Description

Anglian Water Services Ltd (Anglian Water) is undertaking a procurement exercise to establish a framework agreement with up to 2 bidding entities to undertake design and construction of major projects to support delivery of its capital delivery. The requirements under this framework are set out in the tender documents and include early contractor involvement, design, construct and commissioning services to deliver major projects in both water and water recycling business streams. Each successful bidding entity must have the capability and capacity to deliver all aspects of the design and construction activities set out within the scope of the framework agreement as detailed in the tender documentation. This includes the appropriate supply chain ecosystem to support delivery of projects.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The right to additional purchases while the Framework Agreement is valid. In line with the nature of the framework agreement, Anglian Water reserves the right to expand the scope of works under this framework agreement to respond to evolving regulatory, environmental, and programme needs. Options may include, but are not limited to: Geographic Expansion: Inclusion of additional areas or project sites within or adjacent to Anglian Water's existing regions. Technology and Innovation: Adoption of new and emerging technologies to enhance the quality and efficiency of works.

Renewal: The framework agreement is structured with an initial term of 5 years, commencing circa July 2026, with the option to extend by up to 5 years, subject to business need and suppliers' performance. This allows for a maximum total duration of 10 years, ending no later than circa July 2036.

Planning Information

https://esourcing.scanmarket.com/SupplierRegistration/NewSupplier?eventId=838200&ccsum=c3285eb3b7f51f5d0fb40d176cf52a54 Interested suppliers must initially register, via the above link to this Preliminary Market Engagement notice, through our procurement portal Scanmarket (U4). A recorded market engagement webcast will be shared with all suppliers that register. A market engagement questionnaire will also be available to suppliers that register to review and respond to. Anglian Water welcomes completed market engagement questionnaire from suppliers by the questionnaire submission deadline of 5th January 2026. Suppliers which do not wish to complete and respond to the market engagement questionnaire will not be precluded from participating in future events relating to this procurement. Once questionnaires have been received and a thorough review and analysis of the responses has been conducted, Anglian Water may invite suppliers to attend meetings to follow up and clarify responses to the market engagement questionnaire. Discussions and any feedback from suppliers obtained are solely intended to assist Anglian Water in taking an informed view as to the framing of this future procurement. At the same time, any decisions about the framing of the future procurement rests solely with Anglian Water. Amongst other things, feedback that suppliers may provide should not be interpreted as committing Anglian Water to the adoption of any particular approach in relation to this future procurement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ed97
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009206-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

65 - Public utilities

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

45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork

45240000 - Construction work for water projects

45252000 - Construction works for sewage treatment plants, purification plants and refuse incineration plants

65100000 - Water distribution and related services

71317000 - Hazard protection and control consultancy services

71320000 - Engineering design services

71510000 - Site-investigation services

71520000 - Construction supervision services

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

71540000 - Construction management services

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

79415200 - Design consultancy services

90712000 - Environmental planning

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000,000 £1B-£10B
Lots Value
£1,500,000,000 £1B-£10B
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
29 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 Jul 2026 - 26 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
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), TLF East Midlands (England), TLH East (England)

Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Huntingdon North
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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