--- title: "Ground Investigation" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c1cc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c1cc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c1cc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c1cc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ANGLIAN WATER SERVICES LIMITED" published: "2026-07-01" --- # Ground Investigation Buyer: ANGLIAN WATER SERVICES LIMITED Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c1cc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06c1cc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06c1cc.json) ## Summary Anglian Water Services Limited is planning a procurement process titled "Ground Investigation" under the industry category of geotechnical engineering services. This procurement falls under the planning stage, with the notice published on 1 July 2026. The geographic scope covers areas from Grimsby to Basildon and includes significant infrastructure projects such as reservoir sites and desalination plants. The procurement is to be conducted through a competitive flexible procedure, with the expression of interest deadline set for 12 August 2026. The process involves a framework agreement likely to run for an initial five years, extendable up to a further three years, and is expected to conclude contract awards by 18 December 2026. This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies involved in trench-digging, test drilling, geotechnical engineering, and related services. Small to medium enterprises, as well as larger firms, can benefit from engaging in the three-tiered framework, which includes contracts both above and below £100k. The nature of the contracts, embracing both high-value infrastructure and smaller-scale projects, suggests potential for diverse business types, from specialised contractors to general consultancy services, to engage and compete. The bespoke Anglian Water Services Framework Agreement, with options for mini-competition and direct award, presents an agile pathway for companies to align with major infrastructure developments in the UK and secure long-term engagements. ## Notice 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 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061977-2026 | | 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 | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 11 Aug 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Jan 2027 - 6 Jan 2032 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £29,537,750 | | Lots value | £29,537,850 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ANGLIAN WATER SERVICES LIMITED | | 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 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLH East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### 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 ## Release History - 1 Jul 2026 at 17:20 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061977-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/061977-2026 1st July 2026 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - 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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