--- title: "2025 - DESA - Desalination Strategic Advisor" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b105" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b105" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b105.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b105.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ANGLIAN WATER SERVICES" published: "2026-06-09" --- # 2025 - DESA - Desalination Strategic Advisor Buyer: ANGLIAN WATER SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b105 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06b105) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06b105.json) ## Summary 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. ## Notice 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054365-2026 | | 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 | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £4,972,500 | | Lots value | £4,972,500 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ANGLIAN WATER SERVICES | | Locality | HUNTINGDON | | Post town | Peterborough | | Postcode | PE29 6XU | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH42 Cambridgeshire CC | | Local authority | Huntingdonshire | | Electoral ward | Huntingdon North | | Westminster constituency | Huntingdon | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 65 - Public utilities ### Codes - 65122000 - Water desalination services ## Release History - 9 Jun 2026 at 14:01 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054365-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054365-2026 9th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://eu.mu.ariba.com/uav/project/?token=bbd7b127-f0fc-40ee-b600-5d0459941777 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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