--- title: "2026 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Works Management Solution" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d795" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d795" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d795.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d795.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "ANGLIAN WATER SERVICES" published: "2026-07-30" --- # 2026 Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Works Management Solution Buyer: ANGLIAN WATER SERVICES Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d795 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d795) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d795.json) ## Summary Anglian Water Services, a private utility located in Huntingdon, UK, is engaging in a market exercise for the development of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Works Management Solution. This preliminary planning phase is aimed at exploring and better understanding available market capabilities, delivery models, and commercial options that can support their operational planning and compliance needs. The engagement is classified within the IT services industry, specifically in consulting, software development, internet, and support. Suppliers interested in participating should note that submissions for this market engagement are due by 1 September 2026. Although this is not a formal procurement process, insights derived will inform future procurement strategies and decisions, with a projected contract period starting in September 2028. This tender opportunity offers substantial growth prospects, particularly for businesses specialising in IT services, such as software development and consulting. Companies with expertise in providing robust, scalable ERP solutions capable of enhancing planning, scheduling, contractor management, and compliance stand to benefit significantly. Engaging with Anglian Water Services in this preparatory phase can position businesses favourably when formal procurement begins, potentially opening doors to long-term collaboration with one of the UK's prominent utility companies. Clarity and responsiveness in communication via the Ariba portal can further enhance a participant’s prospects as information gathered will inform forthcoming strategic sourcing decisions. ## Notice Anglian Water is initiating early market engagement to explore an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Works Management Solution. This exercise aims to help us better understand the market landscape, including the capabilities, service features, and delivery models available to support Anglian Waters Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Works Management Solutions requirements. The insights gained will inform our strategy to secure a commercially robust, scalable solution that aligns with both our regulatory duties and broader business outcomes. Please note that any submission received in response to this exercise will not constitute any contractual agreement between the respondent and Anglian Water. ### Planning Information Anglian Water is undertaking a market engagement exercise to better understand the capabilities, delivery models, implementation approaches, and commercial options available within the market for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and Works Management solutions. The scope of this engagement includes solutions capable of supporting operational planning, scheduling, contractor and fleet management, biosolids movements, compliance, reporting, integrations, and wider works management activities. The information gathered will be used to inform future requirements, procurement strategy, and route-to-market decisions. This exercise is for information-gathering purposes only and does not form part of a formal procurement process. Supplier clarification questions should be submitted via the Ariba messaging function. Clarifications will be reviewed and responded to through the Ariba portal only. To ensure transparency and equal treatment, responses will be shared with all participating suppliers through a Q&A log where appropriate. The deadline for submission of responses to this Market Engagement is 1 September 2026. To access this event please use this link - https://eu.mu.ariba.com/uav/project/?token=bf2fc499-78b9-40e1-b480-e7153c48185b ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072223-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 30 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Sep 2027 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Sep 2028 - 2 Sep 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | 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 - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 30 Jul 2026 at 13:10 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072223-2026 - 30 Jul 2026 at 12:38 - PlanningUpdate - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072188-2026 - 30 Jul 2026 at 12:24 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072177-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072223-2026 30th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072188-2026 30th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072177-2026 30th July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://anglianwater.sourcing-eu.ariba.com/ad/webjumper?itemID=B%2BayAKjHFskL%21W8&awcharset=UTF-8 - https://eu.mu.ariba.com/uav/project/?token=bf2fc499-78b9-40e1-b480-e7153c48185b - https://www.anglianwater.co.uk - 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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