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ANGLIAN WATER SERVICES LIMITED · Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender

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Opportunity overview

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 £100k) • Lot 2 - GI Services (contracts over £100k) • Lot 3 - GI Works (contracts below £100k) • Lot 4 - GI Services (contracts below £100k) • Lot 5 - Ground Water Investigation Works and Services (contracts typically below £100k) 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 is£35,445,420 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.

Classification

  • CPV45112100 — Trench-digging work
  • CPV45112450 — Excavation work at archaeological sites
  • CPV45120000 — Test drilling and boring work
  • CPV45255500 — Drilling and exploration work
  • CPV45262200 — Foundation work and water-well drilling
  • CPV71332000 — Geotechnical engineering services
  • CPV71350000 — Engineering-related scientific and technical services

Lots

  • Lot 1 Ground Investigation Works (contracts over 100k)£15.8m
  • Lot 2 Ground Investigation Services (contracts over 100k)£5.3m
  • Lot 3 Ground Investigation Works (contracts below 100k)£6.2m
  • Lot 4 Ground Investigation Services (contracts below 100k)£1.5m
  • Lot 5 Groundwater Investigation Works and Services£787.8k

Documents and notices

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
ocds-h6vhtk-06c1cc
Status
planned
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
works
Above Threshold
Yes
Expression Of Interest Deadline
1 Sept 2026, 22:00
Published risks
Will be shared at publication of the tender documents

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure

Is Accelerated
Yes
Accelerated Rationale
Qualifying planned procurement notice
Features
We reserve the right to negotiate, refine award criteria and shortlist during this process. Full details of the procurement process will be detailed in the Tender Notice UK4.

Special regime

utilities

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Submission terms

Languages

en

Expected award period

Ends
18 Dec 2026, 23:59

Communication

Future Notice Date
12 Aug 2026, 23:59

Contract terms

Financial Terms
Will be shared at publication of the tender documents

Amendments

Entry 1
Description
This notice has been amended to allow potential interested parties to allow sufficient time to participate in the Request for Information
Id
062966-2026

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Lot 1 Ground Investigation Works (contracts over 100k)
Description
GI Works activities with a call off contract value of over £100k 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.
Status
planned
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
18,940,500
Amount
15,783,750
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Starts
6 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends
6 Jan 2032, 23:59
Max Extent Date
6 Jan 2035, 23:59

Renewal

Description
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
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Lot 2 Ground Investigation Services (contracts over 100k)
Description
GI Services activities with a call off contract value of over £100k 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.
Status
planned
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
6,313,500
Amount
5,261,250
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Starts
6 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends
6 Jan 2032, 23:59
Max Extent Date
6 Jan 2035, 23:59

Renewal

Description
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
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Lot 3 Ground Investigation Works (contracts below 100k)
Description
GI Works activities with a typical estimated value of less than £100k 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.
Status
planned
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
7,396,920
Amount
6,164,100
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Starts
6 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends
6 Jan 2032, 23:59
Max Extent Date
6 Jan 2035, 23:59

Renewal

Description
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
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Lot 4 Ground Investigation Services (contracts below 100k)
Description
GI Services with a typical estimated value of less than £100k 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.
Status
planned
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
1,849,200
Amount
1,541,000
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Starts
6 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends
6 Jan 2032, 23:59
Max Extent Date
6 Jan 2035, 23:59

Renewal

Description
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
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Lot 5 Groundwater Investigation Works and Services
Description
Lot 5 Groundwater Investigation Works and Services Groundwater Investigation Works and Services with a typical estimated value of less than £100k 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.
Status
planned
Has Renewal
Yes

Value

Including VAT
945,300
Amount
787,750
Currency
GBP

Contract period

Starts
6 Jan 2027, 00:00
Ends
6 Jan 2032, 23:59
Max Extent Date
6 Jan 2035, 23:59

Renewal

Description
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

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45112100
Description
Trench-digging work
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
45112450
Description
Excavation work at archaeological sites
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
45120000
Description
Test drilling and boring work
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
45255500
Description
Drilling and exploration work
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
71332000
Description
Geotechnical engineering services
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
71350000
Description
Engineering-related scientific and technical services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45112100
Description
Trench-digging work
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
45112450
Description
Excavation work at archaeological sites
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
45120000
Description
Test drilling and boring work
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
45255500
Description
Drilling and exploration work
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
71332000
Description
Geotechnical engineering services
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
71350000
Description
Engineering-related scientific and technical services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45112100
Description
Trench-digging work
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
45112450
Description
Excavation work at archaeological sites
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
45120000
Description
Test drilling and boring work
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
45255500
Description
Drilling and exploration work
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
71332000
Description
Geotechnical engineering services
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
71350000
Description
Engineering-related scientific and technical services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45112100
Description
Trench-digging work
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
45112450
Description
Excavation work at archaeological sites
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
45120000
Description
Test drilling and boring work
Entry 4
Scheme
CPV
Id
45255500
Description
Drilling and exploration work
Entry 5
Scheme
CPV
Id
71332000
Description
Geotechnical engineering services
Entry 6
Scheme
CPV
Id
71350000
Description
Engineering-related scientific and technical services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
45120000
Description
Test drilling and boring work
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
45255500
Description
Drilling and exploration work
Entry 3
Scheme
CPV
Id
45262200
Description
Foundation work and water-well drilling

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKE
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 3
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Planning and budget

Documents

Entry 1
Id
062966-2026
Document Type
plannedProcurementNotice
Notice Type
UK3
Description
Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender
Published
3 Jul 2026, 16:18
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
ANGLIAN WATER SERVICES LIMITED
Id
GB-COH-02366656

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
02366656

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PMZW-7779-DCNZ

Address

Street Address
Lancaster House Lancaster Way
Locality
Huntingdon
Postal Code
PE29 6XU
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKH12

Contact

Name
Siobhan Weatherall

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
privateUtility
Description
Private utility

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Huntingdon · UKH12 · PE29 6XU · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKE · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKF · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 061977-2026Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 062966-2026Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ·