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Ground Investigation

ANGLIAN WATER SERVICES LIMITED

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03 Jul 2026 at 16:18

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
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01 Jul 2026 at 18:20

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Anglian Water Services Limited, operating as a private utility in the UK, is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Ground Investigation (GI) Framework. The planned framework will serve areas between Grimsby, Daventry, Basildon, and Norwich, offering opportunities to engage suppliers in various ground investigation works and services. Key dates include an expression of interest deadline set for 1st September 2026, and an expected award period end date on 18th December 2026. The procurement method is selective, utilising a competitive flexible procedure, and aims to establish a framework agreement with a five-year term extendable to eight years. The intended framework, with an estimated spend of over £35 million excluding VAT, will cover major infrastructure projects, including reservoirs, desalination plants, and an advanced water recycling centre.

The procurement process presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses involved in construction and geotechnical engineering. With five lots in the framework, it caters to businesses capable of delivering trench-digging, drilling, testing, and monitoring services, among others. The framework is particularly accommodating to both large firms and smaller entities, especially in contracts valued below £100,000. The project scope aligns with major infrastructure development, making it suitable for companies ready to engage in large-scale projects or smaller, routine works. Small to medium-sized enterprises and micro-entities can particularly benefit from contracts in lots 3, 4, and 5, which focus on works and services typically below the stated threshold, promoting diverse participation based on company capacity and expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ground Investigation

Notice Description

This Planned Procurement Notice (PPN) offers Anglian Water Services Ltd (AWS) the opportunity to connect with and notify the supplier market of our upcoming Grounds Investigation (GI) Framework for use within the Anglian Water region. Geographically the region stretches from Grimsby in the north, Daventry in the west, Basildon in the south and Norwich in the east. The initial GI Framework term will be 5 years with the option to extend for a further 3 years. Any dates, estimate or other information referenced within this notice are to be considered indicative and will be confirmed at the start of the procurement phase by means of a Tender Notice (UK4) which will contain links to the Framework Scope and procurement documentation. This documentation will be available via our e-sourcing tool SAP Ariba; and a link will be provided upon publication of the Tender Notice (UK4). If you have any questions prior to publication of the Tender Notice (UK4) or wish to express an interest you may do so by contacting myself, Siobhan Weatherall, AWS Procurement Specialist at sweathera@anglianwater.co.uk or Georgia Green, AWS Senior Procurement Specialist at ggreen5@anglianwater.co.uk We will endeavour to respond within 3 working days from receipt of your email. The Framework Scope will consist of 5 Lots: * Lot 1 - GI Works (contracts over PS100k) * Lot 2 - GI Services (contracts over PS100k) * Lot 3 - GI Works (contracts below PS100k) * Lot 4 - GI Services (contracts below PS100k) * Lot 5 - Ground Water Investigation Works and Services (contracts typically below PS100k) The Framework Scope will consist of the following Works and Services across all 5 Lots. Works (Contractor): * Drilling, Boring, Pits and Trenching * Sampling/ Monitoring * Field Testing * Geophysical Testing * Instrumentation * Installation Monitoring and Sampling * Reinstatement * Daily Records * Surveying * In situ testing * On site monitoring * Lab testing (during works supervision) * Reporting Services (Consultant): * Scoping * Works Supervision * Lab Testing (after works supervision or survey) * Reporting * Design The intended contract pipeline for the GI Framework (subject to change) includes GI Works and Services for: Major Infrastructure pre-construction sites: * 2 Reservoir sites, one in the Fens and one in Lincolnshire * 4 Desalination plants; * An Advanced Water Recycling Centre in Colchester; and the * Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA); a large scale interconnecting pipeline from North Lincolnshire to Essex; * Business as usual requirements at groundwater borehole drilling investigation sites; * Smaller scale construction projects throughout the region delivered by our 8 capital Alliance strategic partners. Estimated spend for the potential eight year duration of the Framework Term isPS35,445,420 excluding VAT The contracting model will be a bespoke Anglian Water Services Framework Agreement with provision for individual NEC4 ECC/ECSC and PSC/PSSC call off arrangements or purchase orders for lower value works. The work allocation mechanisms are expected to include mini competition and direct award options, depending on a number of factors; including (but not limited to) value, risk and delivery capacity. Full details will be provided in the Tender Notice and accompanying Tender documentation when this is released. Anglian Water may run a market engagement exercise. If this exercise is ran further details will be provided in due course by means of a Preliminary Market Engagement Notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1 Ground Investigation Works (contracts over 100k)

GI Works activities with a call off contract value of over PS100k within the Anglian Water region. Scope of Works under Lot 1 will include our Major Infrastructure projects namely the Fens and Lincs Reservoirs, 4 Desalination plants and an Advanced Water Recycling Centre. Suppliers may be required to provide collateral warranties and transferable guarantees for scope of works undertaken on these projects. Form of contract will be NEC4 ECC/ECSC and PSC/PSSC.

Renewal: The total term will not exceed eight (8) years. Any extension is dependent on the following circumstances. * AWS demand profile is such that a need for the works is still required * The scope of the works at contract execution remains relevant and that, following benchmarking / market analysis there are no material changes to the scope or the supplier market * The commercial model is still suitable and continues to deliver value for money and good performance

Lot 2 Ground Investigation Services (contracts over 100k)

GI Services activities with a call off contract value of over PS100k within the Anglian Water region. Scope of Services under Lot 2 will include our Major Infrastructure projects namely the Fens and Lincs Reservoirs, 4 Desalination plants and an Advanced Water Recycling Centre. Suppliers may be required to provide collateral warranties and transferable guarantees for scope of works undertaken on these projects. Form of contract will be NEC4 ECC/ECSC and PSC/PSSC.

Renewal: The total term will not exceed eight (8) years. Any extension is dependent on the following circumstances. * AWS demand profile is such that a need for the works is still required * The scope of the works at contract execution remains relevant and that, following benchmarking / market analysis there are no material changes to the scope or the supplier market * The commercial model is still suitable and continues to deliver value for money and good performance

Lot 3 Ground Investigation Works (contracts below 100k)

GI Works activities with a typical estimated value of less than PS100k per call off contract where collateral warranties and transferable guarantees are not expected to be required and on this basis may be suitable for Small to Medium sized or Micro Entities. Scope of Works under Lot 3 are expected to be for our smaller scale construction projects throughout the region delivered by our 8 capital Alliance strategic partners. Form of contract will be NEC4 ECC/ECSC and PSC/PSSC; or purchase order.

Renewal: The total term will not exceed eight (8) years. Any extension is dependent on the following circumstances. * AWS demand profile is such that a need for the works is still required * The scope of the works at contract execution remains relevant and that, following benchmarking / market analysis there are no material changes to the scope or the supplier market * The commercial model is still suitable and continues to deliver value for money and good performance

Lot 4 Ground Investigation Services (contracts below 100k)

GI Services with a typical estimated value of less than PS100k per call off contract where collateral warranties and transferable guarantees are not expected to be required and on this basis may be suitable for Small to Medium sized or Micro Entities. Scope of Services under Lot 4 are expected to be for our smaller scale construction projects throughout the region delivered by our 8 capital Alliance strategic partners. Form of contract will be NEC4 ECC/ECSC and PSC/PSSC; or purchase order.

Renewal: The total term will not exceed eight (8) years. Any extension is dependent on the following circumstances. * AWS demand profile is such that a need for the works is still required * The scope of the works at contract execution remains relevant and that, following benchmarking / market analysis there are no material changes to the scope or the supplier market * The commercial model is still suitable and continues to deliver value for money and good performance

Lot 5 Groundwater Investigation Works and Services

Lot 5 Groundwater Investigation Works and Services Groundwater Investigation Works and Services with a typical estimated value of less than PS100k per call off contract where collateral warranties and transferable guarantees are not expected to be required and on this basis may be suitable for Small to Medium sized or Micro Entities. Shortlisting criteria to be shared at Tender Notice publication will enable a supplier to decide on their participation. Form of contract will be NEC4 ECC/ECSC and PSC/PSSC; or purchase order.

Renewal: The total term will not exceed eight (8) years. Any extension is dependent on the following circumstances. * AWS demand profile is such that a need for the works is still required * The scope of the works at contract execution remains relevant and that, following benchmarking / market analysis there are no material changes to the scope or the supplier market * The commercial model is still suitable and continues to deliver value for money and good performance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06c1cc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062966-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

45112100 - Trench-digging work

45112450 - Excavation work at archaeological sites

45120000 - Test drilling and boring work

45255500 - Drilling and exploration work

45262200 - Foundation work and water-well drilling

71332000 - Geotechnical engineering services

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,537,750 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£29,537,850 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Aug 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jan 2027 - 6 Jan 2032 Over 5 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
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
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLH East (England)
Local Authority
Huntingdonshire
Electoral Ward
Huntingdon North
Westminster Constituency
Huntingdon

Further Information

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