{ "tag": [ "compiled" ], "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-06e71b-2026-08-19T09:35:59+01:00", "date": "2026-08-19T09:35:59+01:00", "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-06e71b", "initiationType": "tender", "parties": [ { "id": "GB-COH-02366703", "name": "NORTHUMBRIAN WATER LIMITED", "identifier": { "scheme": "GB-COH", "id": "02366703" }, "additionalIdentifiers": [ { "scheme": "GB-PPON", "id": "PRLG-5541-VHHG" } ], "address": { "streetAddress": "Northumbria House", "locality": "Pity Me", "postalCode": "DH1 5FJ", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom", "region": "UKC14" }, "contactPoint": { "email": "AMP8Procurement@nwl.co.uk" }, "roles": [ "buyer" ], "details": { "classifications": [ { "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE", "id": "privateUtility", "description": "Private utility" } ] } } ], "buyer": { "id": "GB-COH-02366703", "name": "NORTHUMBRIAN WATER LIMITED" }, "planning": { "milestones": [ { "id": "engagement", "type": "engagement", "description": "General Information: * It is mandatory for any interested suppliers to register on the new CENTRAL DIGITAL PLATFORM which is part of the enhanced Find a Tender Service (Procurement Act 2023). * NWG welcomes interest from all suitable suppliers * Suppliers may have expertise in any of the described scope areas Aims of Market Engagement: * Understand current market conditions and appetite for providing services of this nature * Understand supplier's capability and capacity to provide services of this nature * Understand and develop the framework/procurement strategy. This may include extending existing framework with current partners, or open market competition, or both * Reviewing how work could be allocated within framework to deliver best value * Seeking feedback from the market to understand how NWG can be an attractive client, ensuring the procurement process is proportionate to the size and complexity of the services required Market Engagement Process: * Initial Conditions of Participation to exclude any suppliers who are on Debarment List or are not registered on Central Digital Platform * Completion of supplier questionnaire via Microsoft Forms requesting information on supplier capabilities, previous experience of a similar nature, how suppliers can add value to the market engagement process * NWG will review questionnaire returns and incorporate feedback into framework / procurement strategy. NWG reserve the right to select suitable suppliers for further engagement sessions if required. * Upon completion of market engagement, the Client will develop a strategy for the Commercial Services framework. If this results in an open market competition, any material shared during the engagement process will be included within the tender documents Call to Action: Expressions of interest to complete the questionnaire must be sent to the e-mail address amp8procurement@nwl.co.uk before the deadline date of 25/08/2026 at Midday. Once the expression of interest window has closed, a link to the questionnaire will be sent to the email address you provided. The deadline for completing the questionnaire is 04/09/2026 at 5pm. When sending expression of interest, applicants must provide the following information: 1) Full company name, 2) Key contact (name, email address to receive the questionnaire link, mobile number)", "dueDate": "2026-08-25T23:59:59+01:00", "status": "scheduled" } ], "documents": [ { "id": "078787-2026", "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice", "noticeType": "UK2", "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender", "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078787-2026", "datePublished": "2026-08-19T09:35:59+01:00", "format": "text/html" } ] }, "tender": { "id": "FA08-31", "legalBasis": { "id": "2023/54", "scheme": "UKPGA", "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents" }, "title": "Commercial Services", "description": "Northumbrian Water Group (NWG) is approaching the first breakpoint in the existing Strategic Commercial Partner (FA07-02B) framework. The framework has been in place since 1st April 2023, for an initial period of 4 years. NWG are reviewing options going forwards from 1st April 2027. As part of the framework review, NWG are seeking to gauge market interest from external suppliers. NWG are interested in understanding wider market capacity and capability to provide commercial, contract management and project support services across Northumbrian Water and Essex & Suffolk Water. The services are required to support AMP8 and AMP9 delivery, including the Living Water Enterprise, Integrated Delivery Services and Major Projects. The scope may include (but not limited to) NEC contract management, cost and value management, commercial assurance, risk management, programme support, specialist advisory support and cost intelligence support. Suppliers are expected to offer flexible, scalable resourcing solutions that can support both strategic and project-level delivery to meet programme demands across both regions. NWG welcomes interest from organisations of all sizes, including suppliers who may not currently operate within the water sector or who do not have large established delivery teams. NWG are keen to hear from organisations that can demonstrate strong commercial, project delivery or infrastructure experience, innovative approaches to resource mobilisation, and the capability to integrate effectively within collaborative delivery environments. Sector-specific experience is not considered essential where suppliers can evidence transferable skills, capability and a commitment to understanding our operating environment. This market engagement exercise is intended to assess market appetite, capability and capacity ahead of a potential procurement. Feedback will help shape the future scope, delivery model and procurement strategy, and no commitment is being made to proceed with a formal tender at this stage.", "items": [ { "id": "1", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "71310000", "description": "Consultative engineering and construction services" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "71530000", "description": "Construction consultancy services" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKC", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" }, { "region": "UKH", "country": "GB", "countryName": "United Kingdom" } ], "relatedLot": "1" } ], "value": { "amountGross": 120000000, "amount": 100000000, "currency": "GBP" }, "mainProcurementCategory": "services", "specialRegime": [ "utilities" ], "aboveThreshold": true, "techniques": { "hasFrameworkAgreement": true }, "lots": [ { "id": "1", "suitability": { "sme": true }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2027-06-01T00:00:00+01:00", "endDate": "2030-05-31T23:59:59+01:00", "maxExtentDate": "2035-05-31T23:59:59+01:00" }, "hasRenewal": true, "status": "planning" } ], "status": "planning" }, "language": "en" }