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Provision of advice on efficient size of investment programme for Scottish Water

WATER INDUSTRY COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS), based in Stirling, conducted a procurement process to find a suitable provider for consultancy services to evaluate the efficient size of Scottish Water’s investment programme for the 2027-33 regulatory period. Located in the UKM72 region, WICS operates within the 'Economic regulation' industry category. This procurement was initiated as a tender and managed through an open procedure. The contract, with an estimated value of up to GBP 90,000, will span three months starting in April 2025, focusing on both internal and external constraints such as supply chain capacity. The process reached its award stage with Turner & Townsend Project Management Ltd being appointed as the supplier on 16th April 2025.

This tender represents substantial growth potential for businesses specialising in consultancy and project management services, particularly those with expertise in economic regulation and utility infrastructure. Companies that have a strong understanding of capacity planning, market analysis, and investment optimisation within the water industry will find this contract beneficial. The open procurement method used indicates an inclusive approach, providing opportunities for both large and small enterprises, although large firms may have more resources to fully engage with the complex analysis required. The contract aligns with firms that are skilled in stakeholder engagement and can provide detailed project assessments and deliverables within a structured timeframe.

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Notice Title

Provision of advice on efficient size of investment programme for Scottish Water

Notice Description

WICS invites tenders for consultancy services to assess the efficient size of Scottish Water's investment programme. The appointed supplier will analyse internal and external constraints, including supply chain capacity and industry trends, to inform decision-making for the 2027-33 regulatory period. The contract is valued at up to GBP90,000 (incl VAT) and will run for three months, commencing April 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

WICS is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide consultancy services to assess the efficient size of Scottish Water's investment programme for the upcoming regulatory period (2027-33). The successful contractor will analyse key factors influencing investment efficiency, including internal capacity constraints within Scottish Water and external constraints such as supply chain availability and market conditions. The work will build on existing research and scenario analysis to determine a reasonable range for investment programme size, assess cost implications if this range is exceeded, and evaluate the deliverability of a potential increase in investment. The contractor must engage with stakeholders, deliver a detailed report, and present findings. The contract is valued at up to GBP90,000, including VAT, with a contract duration of three months, commencing in April 2025. Given the interdependent nature of the factors being assessed, this procurement is not divided into lots to ensure a consistent and holistic approach to the analysis.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000790655
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529520
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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


CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services

71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£69,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WATER INDUSTRY COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
enquiries@watercommission.co.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01786430200

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 1QZ
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling North
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TURNER & TOWNSEND PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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