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Client Side Commercial Assurance

ANGLIAN WATER SERVICES LIMITED · Contract award notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 2 Oct 2026, 10:57.

Opportunity overview

Anglian Water seeks Client Side Commercial Assurance Services to strengthen governance, cost control, and compliance across capital and operational programmes. These services will ensure transparency, regulatory readiness, and defensible commercial decision-making. Scope of Services Cost Verification - Validate incurred and forecast costs for accuracy and compliance. Risk Management - Identify and mitigate commercial risks affecting cost, programme, or compliance. Contract Compliance - Ensure adherence to contractual terms and governance. Value-for-Money Assessment - Confirm expenditure delivers optimal outcomes. Change Control - Assure structured management of scope, cost, and programme changes. Programme Control - Monitor alignment with milestones. Market Intelligence & Benchmarking - Compare costs and supplier performance using internal/external data. Regulatory & Business Plan Support - Assist with cost structures and regulatory submissions. Supply Chain Oversight - Ensure Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers comply with obligations. Expected Outcomes Increased confidence in cost management and governance. Improved risk identification and mitigation. Transparent assurance reporting for executive and regulatory stakeholders. Verified value-for-money across diverse projects. Consistent, defensible cost forecasting and benchmarking. Essential Requirements Proven experience in commercial assurance within regulated i nfrastructure sectors. Knowledge of NEC and similar contract forms. Ability to work across multiple programmes and stakeholders. Strong analytical, reporting, and commercial skills. Experience in CAPEX, OPEX, carbon modelling, and regulatory business planning. Key Activities Review contractor proposals, payment applications, and variations. Independent risk reviews and mitigation strategies. Develop KPIs, benchmarking tools, and cost databases. Support audits, dispute resolution, and change management. Analyse market trends, inflation indices, and regional cost variations. Provide whole-life cost modelling and business plan support. Enhance capability through continuous improvement of tools and processes. Reporting Each project requires a structured report including: Introduction & Purpose Request Summary Stakeholders Next Steps Reports must be clear, evidence-based, and include visuals where appropriate.

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

AQUA CONSULTANTS LIMITED

Matched by exact name
Published award value
£6m
Awarded
30 Apr 2026
Award ID
1
Status
active
Identifier
GB-PPON PXZN-4119-LQBR
Location
Harrogate, UKE22, HG1 1HQ, United Kingdom

CUMMING GROUP INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

Matched by number
Published award value
£6m
Awarded
30 Apr 2026
Award ID
2
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 12792628
Location
Penarth Marina, UKL22, CF64 1SA, United Kingdom

CURRIE & BROWN UK LIMITED

Matched by number
Published award value
£6m
Awarded
30 Apr 2026
Award ID
3
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 01300409
Location
London, UKI31, EC1N 2NS, United Kingdom

GLEEDS COST MANAGEMENT LIMITED

Matched by number
Published award value
£6m
Awarded
30 Apr 2026
Award ID
4
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 06472932
Location
Bristol, UKK11, BS1 6BX, United Kingdom

PHOENIXC LTD

Match pending…
Published award value
£6m
Awarded
30 Apr 2026
Award ID
5
Status
active
Identifier
GB-COH 09521607
Location
Fleet, UKJ37, GU51 2UY, United Kingdom

WSP UK Limited

Matched by exact name
Published award value
£6m
Awarded
30 Apr 2026
Award ID
6
Status
active
Identifier
GB-PPON PXHY-9498-VZNJ
Location
London, UKI31, WC2A 1AF, United Kingdom

Classification

No classification was supplied.

Lots

  • Lot 1Value not stated

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
2025 0034
Status
complete
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Special regime

utilities

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Is Open Framework Scheme
Yes

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
complete

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

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
privateUtility
Description
Private utility
Organisation 2
Name
AQUA CONSULTANTS LIMITED
Id
GB-PPON-PXZN-4119-LQBR

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PXZN-4119-LQBR

Address

Street Address
80 Station Parade
Locality
Harrogate
Postal Code
HG1 1HQ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKE22

Contact

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme
Vcse
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No
Sheltered Workshop
No
Organisation 3
Name
CUMMING GROUP INFRASTRUCTURE LTD
Id
GB-COH-12792628

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
12792628

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PHHY-5296-BXZX

Address

Street Address
Chandlers House, Terra Nova Way,
Locality
Penarth Marina
Postal Code
CF64 1SA
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKL22

Contact

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme
Vcse
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No
Sheltered Workshop
No
Organisation 4
Name
CURRIE & BROWN UK LIMITED
Id
GB-COH-01300409

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
01300409

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PDTJ-7837-WYBP

Address

Street Address
150 Holborn
Locality
London
Postal Code
EC1N 2NS
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKI31

Contact

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
large
Vcse
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No
Sheltered Workshop
No
Organisation 5
Name
GLEEDS COST MANAGEMENT LIMITED
Id
GB-COH-06472932

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
06472932

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PGVD-1369-QPHD

Address

Street Address
Aurora, Counterslip, Finzels Reach
Locality
Bristol
Postal Code
BS1 6BX
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKK11

Contact

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
large
Vcse
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No
Sheltered Workshop
No
Organisation 6
Name
PHOENIXC LTD
Id
GB-COH-09521607

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
09521607

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PRVD-8681-RPCR

Address

Street Address
Unit 5 First Floor Ancells Court
Locality
Fleet
Postal Code
GU51 2UY
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKJ37

Contact

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
sme
Vcse
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No
Sheltered Workshop
No
Organisation 7
Name
WSP UK Limited
Id
GB-PPON-PXHY-9498-VZNJ

Identifier

Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PXHY-9498-VZNJ

Address

Street Address
WSP House, 70 Chancery Lane
Locality
London
Postal Code
WC2A 1AF
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKI31

Contact

Roles

supplier

Details

Scale
large
Vcse
No
Public Service Mission Organization
No
Sheltered Workshop
No

Award information

Award 1
Id
1
Status
active
Date
1 May 2026, 00:00
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
1 May 2026, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79419000
Description
Evaluation consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Value

Including VAT
7,200,000
Amount
6,000,000
Currency
GBP

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-PPON-PXZN-4119-LQBR
Name
AQUA CONSULTANTS LIMITED

Contract period

Starts
15 May 2026, 00:00
Ends
14 May 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
14 May 2034, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Anglian Water may elect at its sole discretion to extend this Agreement in whole or in part by 3 further periods of one year each or for any alternative periods and not expiring later than 8 years from the Effective Date

Options

Description
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. This Agreement covers broader commercial assurance services, including but not limited to: a) Cost verification - the process of validating that incurred and forecast costs are accurate, justified and compliant with contractual requirements. b) Risk management - the identification, assessment and mitigation of commercial risks that could impact cost, programme, compliance, or value delivery across the capital programme. c) Contract compliance - ensuring that commercial activities adhere to the terms, conditions and governance requirements set out within the contract and related policies. d) Value-for-money assessment - evaluating whether expenditure delivers optimal outcomes relative to cost, quality, and time. e) Change control - the structured management and assurance of changes to scope, cost, programme, whilst ensuring that change has been properly authorised and managed in line with contractual obligations. f) Programme control - monitoring and assuring the alignment of commercial activities with programme milestones g) Market intelligence and benchmarking - using internal, external data and industry benchmarks to assess the competitiveness of costs and rates and, potentially, supplier performance. h) Regulatory and Business Plan support - including assessing investments and evaluating cost structures in line with regulatory standards for efficiency and transparency; and providing support for addressing cost-related challenges. i) Supply chain oversight - assuring the Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers operate in compliance with policies, contractual obligations and industry standards.

Related lots

1

Documents

Entry 1
Id
040677-2026
Document Type
awardNotice
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Published
1 May 2026, 15:47
Format
text/html

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Due
15 May 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled
Award 2
Id
2
Status
active
Date
1 May 2026, 00:00
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
1 May 2026, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79419000
Description
Evaluation consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Value

Including VAT
7,200,000
Amount
6,000,000
Currency
GBP

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-12792628
Name
CUMMING GROUP INFRASTRUCTURE LTD

Contract period

Starts
15 May 2026, 00:00
Ends
14 May 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
14 May 2034, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Anglian Water may elect at its sole discretion to extend this Agreement in whole or in part by 3 further periods of one year each or for any alternative periods and not expiring later than 8 years from the Effective Date

Options

Description
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. This Agreement covers broader commercial assurance services, including but not limited to: a) Cost verification - the process of validating that incurred and forecast costs are accurate, justified and compliant with contractual requirements. b) Risk management - the identification, assessment and mitigation of commercial risks that could impact cost, programme, compliance, or value delivery across the capital programme. c) Contract compliance - ensuring that commercial activities adhere to the terms, conditions and governance requirements set out within the contract and related policies. d) Value-for-money assessment - evaluating whether expenditure delivers optimal outcomes relative to cost, quality, and time. e) Change control - the structured management and assurance of changes to scope, cost, programme, whilst ensuring that change has been properly authorised and managed in line with contractual obligations. f) Programme control - monitoring and assuring the alignment of commercial activities with programme milestones g) Market intelligence and benchmarking - using internal, external data and industry benchmarks to assess the competitiveness of costs and rates and, potentially, supplier performance. h) Regulatory and Business Plan support - including assessing investments and evaluating cost structures in line with regulatory standards for efficiency and transparency; and providing support for addressing cost-related challenges. i) Supply chain oversight - assuring the Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers operate in compliance with policies, contractual obligations and industry standards.

Related lots

1

Documents

Entry 1
Id
040677-2026
Document Type
awardNotice
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Published
1 May 2026, 15:47
Format
text/html

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Due
15 May 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled
Award 3
Id
3
Status
active
Date
1 May 2026, 00:00
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
1 May 2026, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79419000
Description
Evaluation consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Value

Including VAT
7,200,000
Amount
6,000,000
Currency
GBP

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-01300409
Name
CURRIE & BROWN UK LIMITED

Contract period

Starts
15 May 2026, 00:00
Ends
14 May 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
14 May 2034, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Anglian Water may elect at its sole discretion to extend this Agreement in whole or in part by 3 further periods of one year each or for any alternative periods and not expiring later than 8 years from the Effective Date

Options

Description
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. This Agreement covers broader commercial assurance services, including but not limited to: a) Cost verification - the process of validating that incurred and forecast costs are accurate, justified and compliant with contractual requirements. b) Risk management - the identification, assessment and mitigation of commercial risks that could impact cost, programme, compliance, or value delivery across the capital programme. c) Contract compliance - ensuring that commercial activities adhere to the terms, conditions and governance requirements set out within the contract and related policies. d) Value-for-money assessment - evaluating whether expenditure delivers optimal outcomes relative to cost, quality, and time. e) Change control - the structured management and assurance of changes to scope, cost, programme, whilst ensuring that change has been properly authorised and managed in line with contractual obligations. f) Programme control - monitoring and assuring the alignment of commercial activities with programme milestones g) Market intelligence and benchmarking - using internal, external data and industry benchmarks to assess the competitiveness of costs and rates and, potentially, supplier performance. h) Regulatory and Business Plan support - including assessing investments and evaluating cost structures in line with regulatory standards for efficiency and transparency; and providing support for addressing cost-related challenges. i) Supply chain oversight - assuring the Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers operate in compliance with policies, contractual obligations and industry standards.

Related lots

1

Documents

Entry 1
Id
040677-2026
Document Type
awardNotice
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Published
1 May 2026, 15:47
Format
text/html

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Due
15 May 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled
Award 4
Id
4
Status
active
Date
1 May 2026, 00:00
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
1 May 2026, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79419000
Description
Evaluation consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Value

Including VAT
7,200,000
Amount
6,000,000
Currency
GBP

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-06472932
Name
GLEEDS COST MANAGEMENT LIMITED

Contract period

Starts
15 May 2026, 00:00
Ends
14 May 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
14 May 2034, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Anglian Water may elect at its sole discretion to extend this Agreement in whole or in part by 3 further periods of one year each or for any alternative periods and not expiring later than 8 years from the Effective Date

Options

Description
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. This Agreement covers broader commercial assurance services, including but not limited to: a) Cost verification - the process of validating that incurred and forecast costs are accurate, justified and compliant with contractual requirements. b) Risk management - the identification, assessment and mitigation of commercial risks that could impact cost, programme, compliance, or value delivery across the capital programme. c) Contract compliance - ensuring that commercial activities adhere to the terms, conditions and governance requirements set out within the contract and related policies. d) Value-for-money assessment - evaluating whether expenditure delivers optimal outcomes relative to cost, quality, and time. e) Change control - the structured management and assurance of changes to scope, cost, programme, whilst ensuring that change has been properly authorised and managed in line with contractual obligations. f) Programme control - monitoring and assuring the alignment of commercial activities with programme milestones g) Market intelligence and benchmarking - using internal, external data and industry benchmarks to assess the competitiveness of costs and rates and, potentially, supplier performance. h) Regulatory and Business Plan support - including assessing investments and evaluating cost structures in line with regulatory standards for efficiency and transparency; and providing support for addressing cost-related challenges. i) Supply chain oversight - assuring the Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers operate in compliance with policies, contractual obligations and industry standards.

Related lots

1

Documents

Entry 1
Id
040677-2026
Document Type
awardNotice
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Published
1 May 2026, 15:47
Format
text/html

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Due
15 May 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled
Award 5
Id
5
Status
active
Date
1 May 2026, 00:00
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
1 May 2026, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79419000
Description
Evaluation consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Value

Including VAT
7,200,000
Amount
6,000,000
Currency
GBP

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-COH-09521607
Name
PHOENIXC LTD

Contract period

Starts
15 May 2026, 00:00
Ends
14 May 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
14 May 2034, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Anglian Water may elect at its sole discretion to extend this Agreement in whole or in part by 3 further periods of one year each or for any alternative periods and not expiring later than 8 years from the Effective Date

Options

Description
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. This Agreement covers broader commercial assurance services, including but not limited to: a) Cost verification - the process of validating that incurred and forecast costs are accurate, justified and compliant with contractual requirements. b) Risk management - the identification, assessment and mitigation of commercial risks that could impact cost, programme, compliance, or value delivery across the capital programme. c) Contract compliance - ensuring that commercial activities adhere to the terms, conditions and governance requirements set out within the contract and related policies. d) Value-for-money assessment - evaluating whether expenditure delivers optimal outcomes relative to cost, quality, and time. e) Change control - the structured management and assurance of changes to scope, cost, programme, whilst ensuring that change has been properly authorised and managed in line with contractual obligations. f) Programme control - monitoring and assuring the alignment of commercial activities with programme milestones g) Market intelligence and benchmarking - using internal, external data and industry benchmarks to assess the competitiveness of costs and rates and, potentially, supplier performance. h) Regulatory and Business Plan support - including assessing investments and evaluating cost structures in line with regulatory standards for efficiency and transparency; and providing support for addressing cost-related challenges. i) Supply chain oversight - assuring the Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers operate in compliance with policies, contractual obligations and industry standards

Related lots

1

Documents

Entry 1
Id
040677-2026
Document Type
awardNotice
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Published
1 May 2026, 15:47
Format
text/html

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Due
15 May 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled
Award 6
Id
6
Status
active
Date
1 May 2026, 00:00
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes
Assessment Summaries Date Sent
1 May 2026, 00:00

Items

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
79419000
Description
Evaluation consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Value

Including VAT
7,200,000
Amount
6,000,000
Currency
GBP

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-PPON-PXHY-9498-VZNJ
Name
WSP UK Limited

Contract period

Starts
15 May 2026, 00:00
Ends
14 May 2031, 23:59
Max Extent Date
14 May 2034, 23:59

Renewal

Description
Anglian Water may elect at its sole discretion to extend this Agreement in whole or in part by 3 further periods of one year each or for any alternative periods and not expiring later than 8 years from the Effective Date

Options

Description
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid. This Agreement covers broader commercial assurance services, including but not limited to: a) Cost verification - the process of validating that incurred and forecast costs are accurate, justified and compliant with contractual requirements. b) Risk management - the identification, assessment and mitigation of commercial risks that could impact cost, programme, compliance, or value delivery across the capital programme. c) Contract compliance - ensuring that commercial activities adhere to the terms, conditions and governance requirements set out within the contract and related policies. d) Value-for-money assessment - evaluating whether expenditure delivers optimal outcomes relative to cost, quality, and time. e) Change control - the structured management and assurance of changes to scope, cost, programme, whilst ensuring that change has been properly authorised and managed in line with contractual obligations. f) Programme control - monitoring and assuring the alignment of commercial activities with programme milestones g) Market intelligence and benchmarking - using internal, external data and industry benchmarks to assess the competitiveness of costs and rates and, potentially, supplier performance. h) Regulatory and Business Plan support - including assessing investments and evaluating cost structures in line with regulatory standards for efficiency and transparency; and providing support for addressing cost-related challenges. i) Supply chain oversight - assuring the Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers operate in compliance with policies, contractual obligations and industry standards.

Related lots

1

Documents

Entry 1
Id
040677-2026
Document Type
awardNotice
Notice Type
UK6
Description
Contract award notice on Find a Tender
Published
1 May 2026, 15:47
Format
text/html

Milestones

Entry 1
Id
1
Type
futureSignatureDate
Due
15 May 2026, 23:59
Status
scheduled

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Huntingdon · UKH12 · PE29 6XU · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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  1. 040677-2026Contract award notice on Find a Tender ·