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2025 - DESA - Desalination Strategic Advisor

ANGLIAN WATER SERVICES

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09 Jun 2026 at 14:01

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Summary of the contracting process

Anglian Water Services, a private utility company in the UK, is seeking a Desalination Strategic Advisor to provide expert insights for their upcoming projects. This procurement process, classified under the water desalination services industry, is currently at the tender stage. The procurement will be carried out through an open, competitive flexible procedure. Key dates include the Request for Information (RFI) running from 9th June to 15th July 2026, and the Request for Proposal (RFP) from 24th July to 28th August 2026, with the contract award anticipated in October 2026. The contract will commence on 1st November 2026 and is intended to last until 31st March 2030, with potential extensions up to 2035.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in strategic advisory for desalination projects, aiming to enhance efficiency and sustainability. Firms with experience in cross-programme strategy, commercial and regulatory interfaces, and risk management within the water sector would be well-suited to compete. The successful bidder will need to support Anglian Water's senior leadership in strategic decision-making and provide valuable insights into the market and stakeholder engagement. Participation in this high-value contract, with a gross value of approximately £5,967,000, can help expand a company's portfolio within the utility services sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2025 - DESA - Desalination Strategic Advisor

Notice Description

Requirements : 1. Desalination specific strategic insight .Provide strategic desalination expertise, including process, sustainability (ESG considerations and energy efficiency), and lessons learned from comparable programmes . Bring market insight from contractors, investors, and supply chain to inform programme strategy and innovation 2. Cross-programme strategy & delivery model . Support the definition of, and advise on, the overall strategy and delivery model for concurrent desalination projects, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and value . Aid in establishing an enduring operating model, including clear roles, responsibilities, and interfaces between Anglian Water and the CAP(s) . Identify and drive cross-project synergies, efficiencies, and portfolio prioritisation 3. Governance, decision support & critical friend role . Act as a strategic advisor to the Major Programme Delivery Senior Leadership Team, strengthening governance and decision-making frameworks . Provide independent challenge as a "critical friend" across programme strategies, partners, and delivery approaches 4. Commercial, regulatory & market interface . Provide strategic input into commercial approach, including PPP considerations and desalination-specific risks . Support business case development, options analysis, and regulatory submissions . Guide the development of stakeholder engagement and public acceptance strategies 5. Risk, delivery & capability development . Identify, assess, and mitigate programme risks and key development challenges, maintaining delivery momentum . Support capability development within Anglian Water through knowledge transfer, tools, and best practice frameworks

Lot Information

Lot LOT-0001

Renewal: This Framework Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall (subject to the provisions of the Agreement) continue until 31 March 2030, unless terminated earlier in accordance with its terms. Anglian may, at its sole discretion, extend the term of the Agreement by written notice to the Consultant provided that: (a) such notice is given no later than three (3) months prior to the expiry of the then current term; and (b) the expiry of this Agreement shall not, in any event, extend beyond 31 March 2035. Any Project Agreement entered into prior to expiry or termination of this Agreement shall continue in full force and effect for its agreed duration, notwithstanding such expiry or termination of this Agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b105
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054365-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

65 - Public utilities

CPV Codes

65122000 - Water desalination services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,972,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,972,500 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANGLIAN WATER SERVICES
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Huntingdon North
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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