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title: "Provision of advice on efficient size of investment programme for Scottish Water"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000790655"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "WATER INDUSTRY COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND"
published: "2025-05-02"
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# Provision of advice on efficient size of investment programme for Scottish Water

Buyer: WATER INDUSTRY COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000790655

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## Summary

The Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS), based in Stirling, conducted a procurement process to find a suitable provider for consultancy services to evaluate the efficient size of Scottish Water’s investment programme for the 2027-33 regulatory period. Located in the UKM72 region, WICS operates within the 'Economic regulation' industry category. This procurement was initiated as a tender and managed through an open procedure. The contract, with an estimated value of up to GBP 90,000, will span three months starting in April 2025, focusing on both internal and external constraints such as supply chain capacity. The process reached its award stage with Turner & Townsend Project Management Ltd being appointed as the supplier on 16th April 2025.

This tender represents substantial growth potential for businesses specialising in consultancy and project management services, particularly those with expertise in economic regulation and utility infrastructure. Companies that have a strong understanding of capacity planning, market analysis, and investment optimisation within the water industry will find this contract beneficial. The open procurement method used indicates an inclusive approach, providing opportunities for both large and small enterprises, although large firms may have more resources to fully engage with the complex analysis required. The contract aligns with firms that are skilled in stakeholder engagement and can provide detailed project assessments and deliverables within a structured timeframe.

## Notice

WICS invites tenders for consultancy services to assess the efficient size of Scottish Water's investment programme. The appointed supplier will analyse internal and external constraints, including supply chain capacity and industry trends, to inform decision-making for the 2027-33 regulatory period. The contract is valued at up to GBP90,000 (incl VAT) and will run for three months, commencing April 2025.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

WICS is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced supplier to provide consultancy services to assess the efficient size of Scottish Water's investment programme for the upcoming regulatory period (2027-33). The successful contractor will analyse key factors influencing investment efficiency, including internal capacity constraints within Scottish Water and external constraints such as supply chain availability and market conditions. The work will build on existing research and scenario analysis to determine a reasonable range for investment programme size, assess cost implications if this range is exceeded, and evaluate the deliverability of a potential increase in investment. The contractor must engage with stakeholders, deliver a detailed report, and present findings. The contract is valued at up to GBP90,000, including VAT, with a contract duration of three months, commencing in April 2025. Given the interdependent nature of the factors being assessed, this procurement is not divided into lots to ensure a consistent and holistic approach to the analysis.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529520 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | £75,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £69,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WATER INDUSTRY COMMISSION FOR SCOTLAND |
| Locality | STIRLING |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK8 1QZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling North |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TURNER & TOWNSEND PROJECT MANAGEMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 71310000 - Consultative engineering and construction services
- 71311000 - Civil engineering consultancy services
- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services
- 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services
- 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

## Release History

- 2 May 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529520
- 18 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524151

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB524151&idx=1
  18th February 2025 - Invitation to tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB524151&idx=2
  18th February 2025 - Standard terms and conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524151
  Provision of advice on efficient size of investment programme for Scottish Water - WICS invites tenders for consultancy services to assess the efficient size of Scottish Water's investment programme. The appointed supplier will analyse internal and external constraints, including supply chain capacity and industry trends, to inform decision-making for the 2027-33 regulatory period. The contract is valued at up to GBP90,000 (incl VAT) and will run for three months, commencing April 2025.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY529520
  Provision of advice on efficient size of investment programme for Scottish Water - WICS invites tenders for consultancy services to assess the efficient size of Scottish Water's investment programme. The appointed supplier will analyse internal and external constraints, including supply chain capacity and industry trends, to inform decision-making for the 2027-33 regulatory period. The contract is valued at up to GBP90,000 (incl VAT) and will run for three months, commencing April 2025.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.watercommission.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000790655

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