--- title: "Major Infrastructure Planning and Consents Support, And Advisory Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06da7b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06da7b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06da7b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06da7b.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "ANGLIAN WATER SERVICES" published: "2026-08-04" --- # Major Infrastructure Planning and Consents Support, And Advisory Services Buyer: ANGLIAN WATER SERVICES Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06da7b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06da7b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06da7b.json) ## Summary Anglian Water Services, based in Huntingdon, United Kingdom, is seeking to engage in a public procurement process titled "Major Infrastructure Planning and Consents Support, And Advisory Services." This tender falls under the services category, with involvement in consulting, urban planning, environmental engineering, and other related fields. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, initiated on 4th August 2026. Key deadlines include an expression of interest deadline on 7th September 2026, with the award period concluding by 12th February 2027. The procurement method employed is an open, competitive flexible procedure, with stages involving pre-qualification, invitation to tender, and potential contract award. The project's contract period is set to start on 25th February 2027 and could extend until 31st January 2035, depending on potential renewals. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in infrastructure consultancy, environmental planning, and related services. The contract value is substantial, totalling a gross amount of £58.8 million, implying scope for extensive engagement. The framework agreement method offers flexibility, accommodating both competition and direct assignments. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to participate, as the procurement is suitable for them. Companies with skills in strategic planning, leadership in consenting processes, regulatory compliance, stakeholder consultation, and environmental services would be well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for business growth, expansion, and developing expertise in major infrastructure projects. ## Notice To support Anglian Water Services in the development of its current and future major infrastructure programmes with the following activities: a) Strategic Consenting Advisory: advice on local and national planning policy, planning routes including in particular Development Consent Order (DCO), consenting strategy, development phase risk management and assurance of the planning development and preparedness for Examination (progressive and independent). b) Consenting Leadership & Management: Leadership of the projects consenting pathway and across a multi-disciplinary team throughout the pre-application and examination phases in accordance with relevant National Policy Statements, Planning legislation, associated guidance and relevant local policies. Strategic engagement with Local Planning Authorities, planning application for survey and early enabling works and assessment/ monitoring of overlapping planning applications. c) DCO Application & Examination Management: project and production management of the suite of DCO documents and deliverables integrating content across multi-disciplinary team, ensuring robust definition of deliverables and production management through the review and approval process aligned to schedule. Project and production management for the pre-examination and examination phases ensuring Anglian Water adheres to all procedural and statutory requirements. d) Specialist advisory services: support for specialist topics including Traffic & Transport planning case development and assessment; regulatory and consenting advice/support aligned to coastal and marine permits, coastal and marine consents application support. e) Stakeholder and consultation strategy and delivery: expert support for the development and execution of non-statutory and statutory consultation with a range of stakeholders ensuring legal compliance, risk mitigation and reputation management. f) Land and property support and advisory: land agency, referencing, access for surveys, consultation engagement, expert compulsory purchase advice and management associated with DCO planning applications. g) Environmental Services: expert advisory, strategy development, risk management, assurance and support in specialist areas such as Habitat Regulations Assessment. (The Page 3 to 18 delivery of Environmental Impact Assessment is procured under Anglian Water's Programme Delivery Partner). h) Post-consent Support: Discharge of requirements, compliance monitoring in the delivery phases and variation management. ### Lot Information Lot LOT-0001 Renewal: Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4 have extension option for up to 4 years (maximum framework duration 8 years). Lot 5 has extension options for up to 6 years (maximum framework duration 10 years). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073419-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Competitive flexible procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 4 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 19 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Feb 2027 - 31 Jan 2031 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £49,000,000 | | Lots value | £49,000,000 | | 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 - 70 - Real estate services - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 70112000 - Development of non-residential real estate - 70121000 - Building sale or purchase services - 70122000 - Land sale or purchase services - 70123000 - Sale of real estate - 70310000 - Building rental or sale services - 70320000 - Land rental or sale services - 70332000 - Non-residential property services - 71311200 - Transport systems consultancy services - 71311210 - Highways consultancy services - 71311300 - Infrastructure works consultancy services - 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services - 71410000 - Urban planning services - 71530000 - Construction consultancy services - 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy - 79416000 - Public relations services - 90712000 - Environmental planning - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services - 90714000 - Environmental auditing ## Release History - 4 Aug 2026 at 06:09 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073419-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073419-2026 4th August 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://eu.mu.ariba.com/uav/project/?token=d879aa85-847b-4c87-bf90-8e44ad1de64f ## 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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