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FA08-31 Commercial Services

NORTHUMBRIAN WATER LIMITED · Tender notice on Find a Tender

Tender information last checkedLast checked 8 Oct 2026, 10:30.

Opportunity overview

NWL is seeking to set up a framework for the provision of commercial services relating predominantly to the capital investment on both infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects and programmes. The services are required to support AMP8 and AMP9 delivery to deliver commercial services across both Northumbrian Water and Essex & Suffolk Water operating regions, including supporting our range of enterprise and in-house delivery models, 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. NWL's approach to the Commercial Services framework is based on a multi-lot structure. The lots are organised by services, organisation size and/or region. The proposed lot structure and associated services are set out in this Tender Notice and the associated tender documents. 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. NWL 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.

Classification

  • CPV71310000 — Consultative engineering and construction services
  • CPV71530000 — Construction consultancy services

Lots

  • Commercial Services (North & South)£72m
  • Major Projects and Advisory Services (North & South)£24m
  • Commercial Services (SMEs, North)£8.4m
  • Commercial Services (SMEs, South)£3.6m
  • Major Projects and Advisory Services (SMEs, North & South)£6m
  • Cost Intelligence (North & South)£6m

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
FA08-31
Status
active
Procurement Method
selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Main Procurement Category
services
Above Threshold
Yes
How to submit
Applicants are asked to note that this procurement process will be conducted electronically with all documents and communication being managed through the Northumbrian Water eSourcing Spend Management portal called 'Ariba' (https://s1.ariba.com). Expressions of interest from this notice must be sent to the e-mail address amp8procurement@nwl.co.uk before the deadline date of 3rd November 2026 at Midday. Once expression of interest has been received that contains the details below, applicants will be given access to the Ariba portal within 48 hours from request. This portal will contain all the tender documents associated with this procurement that are available at the time. An email link will also be provided to the email address you provide to access the portal. When sending expression of interest, applicants must provide the following information: 1) Full company name 2) Main contact details of the person who will be given access to the Ariba portal - Name, job title, E mail address and telephone number. (The deadline for return of the completed Conditions of Participation is 6th November 2026 at Midday)
Expression Of Interest Deadline
3 Nov 2026, 12:00

Legal basis

Id
2023/54
Scheme
UKPGA

Procedure

Features
Stage 1: Invitation to Participate & Conditions of Participation (COP) This stage begins with the issuing of a Tender Notice. Suppliers who have expressed interest will be invited to complete a Conditions of Participation questionnaire and submit their tenders. The assessment of these responses will identify the top scoring 6 number of suppliers in each Lot (Lots A-E) to be invited to participate in Stage 2. Stage 2: Invitation to Submit Initial Tenders Suppliers who were shortlisted at Stage 1 will be invited to Stage 2 to submit their tenders. All tenders must be submitted in line with the Procurement Timetable and instructions contained in this document and any supplementary information provided. After the tender deadline, NWL will assess all submissions using the process and award criteria outlined in the tender documents. The assessment of these responses will identify the top scoring 4 number of suppliers in each Lot (Lots A-E) to be invited to participate in Stage 3. Stage 3: Supplier Interviews and Invitation to submit a Best and Final Offer (BAFO) Suppliers who were shortlisted at Stage 2 will be invited to Stage 3 to participate in supplier interviews. After each supplier interview has been conducted, NWL will assess the interviews using the process and award criteria outlined in the tender documents. Best and Final Offers (BAFO) must also be submitted at this stage in accordance with the Procurement Timetable and instructions set out in the tender documents. NWL will also consider whether any supplier (or associated entities relied upon to meet participation conditions) is an excluded or excludable supplier under the Act. If a supplier is excludable solely due to an associated supplier or subcontractor, NWL will notify them and provide a reasonable opportunity to replace that entity. If NWL subsequently disregards a tender due to exclusion, or an associated entity is replaced, NWL will notify the Procurement Review Unit (PRU) within 30 days. NWL will identify the most advantageous tender(s) in line with the stated methodology and disregard any tender from suppliers not meeting the Conditions of Participation. This assessment will identify the supplier(s) successful in each Lot. Following this assessment, NWL will provide an assessment summary to all suppliers who submitted a tender including: • whether they have been awarded a framework agreement, • an explanation of how their tender was assessed against the award criteria, and • information about the most advantageous tender where this differs from their own. A Contract Award Notice will then be published on the Central Digital Platform to commence the mandatory standstill period. Once the standstill period concludes, NWL will enter the preferred supplier stage with the selected supplier(s). Stage 5: Preferred Supplier Stage The highest scoring supplier(s) will be invited to engage with NWL within the limitations of the Act. This stage concludes with NWL entering into the contract with the preferred supplier(s).

Special regime

utilities

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Framework Agreement

Maximum Participants
12
Method
withAndWithoutReopeningCompetition
Type
closed
Description
The pricing and selection process will be as per tender documents.

Submission terms

Electronic Submission Policy
allowed

Languages

en

Expected award period

Ends
1 May 2027, 23:59

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Commercial Services (North & South)
Description
The Consultant shall provide commercial services across the Client's infrastructure and non-infrastructure investment programmes within both the Northumbrian Water and Essex & Suffolk Water operating regions. Services shall support both contract-level delivery (Core) and project/programme-level delivery (Enhanced) Core commercial services will be for the provision of the Consultant to provide contract-level support, where services will typically comprise standard, repeatable commercial activities required for contract delivery, undertaken at works order level through streamlined processes. This includes, but is not limited to: • Commercial administration and assurance • NEC Contract management • Project management support • Target cost validation and assurance • Estimating and Planning Enhanced commercial services will be the provision of commercial services at portfolio, programme or project level, with the Consultant acting as the principal commercial advisor to the Client's Project Manager throughout the project lifecycle. Enhanced commercial services will support asset investment at project level and shall include, but are not limited to: • Commercial leadership and governance • Cost and financial management including budget forecasting and business financial updates • Procurement and contracting strategy • Risk and change management • Strategic project/contract management • Reporting and performance management • Stakeholder and programme support The Consultant may be requested to provided administration support for the Clients contract management system.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Identifiers

Entry 1
Id
A

Value

Including VAT
86,400,000
Amount
72,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
6

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Description
Selection criteria will be detailed in the tender documents
For Reduction
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Jun 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 May 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 May 2035, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The length of the Framework Agreement is proposed at 8 years. With an initial period of 3 years extended by negotiation for a further 5 years (any combination of extension period up to 5 years) (Total 8 Years).

Options

Description
The length of the Framework Agreement is proposed at 8 years. With an initial period of 3 years extended by negotiation for a further 5 years (any combination of extension period up to 5 years) (Total 8 Years).
Entry 2
Id
B
Title
Major Projects and Advisory Services (North & South)
Description
The Client requires the provision of specialist commercial services to support the development and delivery of the Client's Major infrastructure programmes and projects within both the Northumbrian Water and Essex & Suffolk Water operating regions. The Consultant shall act as an integrated extension of the Client's commercial team and other directorates within NWL, providing but not limited to, commercial leadership, risk management, NEC contract administration, procurement support, cost assurance and governance services to support the successful delivery of complex capital projects. The services shall support projects from initial concept and business case development through procurement, delivery, commissioning and close-out, ensuring effective commercial control, value optimisation and compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. The Consultant shall provide, but not limited to, the following services: • Commercial leadership and strategy advice • Procurement and contract management • Cost planning and cost control • Commercial governance and assurance • Risk, change and opportunity management • Supplier and stakeholder management • Reporting and management information • Data insight • Estimating, Planning and Integrated Project Controls • End to end managed service provision (optional scope) The Consultant shall provide strategic commercial and regulatory advice and value-add services to support the Client's investment programme, major projects and broader business objectives. These services shall include the development and review of business cases, investment submissions and supporting commercial justifications to enable informed decision-making and support with securing internal governance approvals.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
28,800,000
Amount
24,000,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
6

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Description
Selection criteria will be detailed in the tender documents
For Reduction
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Jun 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 May 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 May 2035, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The length of the Framework Agreement is proposed at 8 years. With an initial period of 3 years extended by negotiation for a further 5 years (any combination of extension period up to 5 years) (Total 8 Years).

Options

Description
The length of the Framework Agreement is proposed at 8 years. With an initial period of 3 years extended by negotiation for a further 5 years (any combination of extension period up to 5 years) (Total 8 Years).
Entry 3
Id
C1
Title
Commercial Services (SMEs, North)
Description
The Consultant shall provide commercial services across the Client's infrastructure and non-infrastructure investment programmes within the Northumbrian Water operating region only. Services shall support both contract-level delivery (Core) and project/programme-level delivery (Enhanced). This lot is for SMEs only. An SME is defined by The Procurement Act 2023 as: "Fewer than 250 staff, and either turnover less than £44 million or balance sheet total less than £38 million." Core commercial services will be for the provision of the Consultant to provide contract-level support, where services will typically comprise standard, repeatable commercial activities required for contract delivery, undertaken at works order level through streamlined processes. This includes, but is not limited to: • Commercial administration and assurance • NEC Contract management • Project management support • Target cost validation and assurance Enhanced commercial services will be the provision of commercial services at project or programme level, with the Consultant acting as the principal commercial advisor to the Client's Project Manager throughout the project lifecycle. Enhanced commercial services will support asset investment at project level and shall include, but are not limited to: • Commercial leadership and governance • Cost and financial management including budget forecasting and business financial updates • Procurement and contracting strategy • Risk and change management • Strategic contract management • Reporting and performance management • Stakeholder and programme support
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
10,080,000
Amount
8,400,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
6

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Description
Selection criteria will be detailed in the tender documents
For Reduction
Yes

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Jun 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 May 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 May 2035, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The length of the Framework Agreement is proposed at 8 years. With an initial period of 3 years extended by negotiation for a further 5 years (any combination of extension period up to 5 years) (Total 8 Years).

Options

Description
The length of the Framework Agreement is proposed at 8 years. With an initial period of 3 years extended by negotiation for a further 5 years (any combination of extension period up to 5 years) (Total 8 Years).
Entry 4
Id
C2
Title
Commercial Services (SMEs, South)
Description
The Consultant shall provide commercial services across the Client's infrastructure and non-infrastructure investment programmes within the Essex & Suffolk Water operating region only. Services shall support both contract-level delivery (Core) and project/programme-level delivery (Enhanced). This lot is for SMEs only. An SME is defined by The Procurement Act 2023 as: "Fewer than 250 staff, and either turnover less than £44 million or balance sheet total less than £38 million." Core commercial services will be for the provision of the Consultant to provide contract-level support, where services will typically comprise standard, repeatable commercial activities required for contract delivery, undertaken at works order level through streamlined processes. This includes, but is not limited to: • Commercial administration and assurance • NEC Contract management • Project management support • Target cost validation and assurance Enhanced commercial services will be the provision of commercial services at project or programme level, with the Consultant acting as the principal commercial advisor to the Client's Project Manager throughout the project lifecycle. Enhanced commercial services will support asset investment at project level and shall include, but are not limited to: • Commercial leadership and governance • Cost and financial management, including budget forecasting and business financial updates • Procurement and contracting strategy • Risk and change management • Strategic contract management • Reporting and performance management • Stakeholder and programme support
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

Including VAT
4,320,000
Amount
3,600,000
Currency
GBP

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
6

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Description
Selection criteria will be detailed in the tender documents
For Reduction
Yes

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Jun 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 May 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 May 2035, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The length of the Framework Agreement is proposed at 8 years. With an initial period of 3 years extended by negotiation for a further 5 years (any combination of extension period up to 5 years) (Total 8 Years).

Options

Description
The length of the Framework Agreement is proposed at 8 years. With an initial period of 3 years extended by negotiation for a further 5 years (any combination of extension period up to 5 years) (Total 8 Years).
Entry 5
Id
D
Title
Major Projects and Advisory Services (SMEs, North & South)
Description
The Client requires the provision of specialist commercial services to support the development and delivery of the Clients Major infrastructure programmes and projects within both the Northumbrian Water and Essex & Suffolk Water operating regions. This lot is for SMEs only. An SME is defined by The Procurement Act 2023 as: "Fewer than 250 staff, and either turnover less than £44 million or balance sheet total less than £38 million." Successful Consultants must be able to operate in both the Northumbrian Water and Essex & Suffolk operating areas. The Consultant shall act as an integrated extension of the Client's commercial team and other directorates within NWL, providing but not limited to, commercial leadership, risk management, NEC contract administration, procurement support, cost assurance and governance services to support the successful delivery of complex capital projects. The services shall support projects from initial concept and business case development through procurement, delivery, commissioning and close-out, ensuring effective commercial control, value optimisation and compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. The Consultant shall provide, but not limited to, the following services: • Commercial leadership and strategy • Procurement and contract management • Cost planning and cost control • Commercial governance and assurance • Risk, change and opportunity management • Supplier and stakeholder management • Reporting and management information • Data insight The Consultant shall provide strategic commercial advisory and value-add services to support the Client's investment programme, major projects and broader business objectives. These services shall include the development and review of business cases, investment submissions and supporting commercial justifications to enable informed decision-making and support with securing internal governance approvals.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

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

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
6

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Description
Selection criteria will be detailed in the tender documents
For Reduction
Yes

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Jun 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 May 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 May 2035, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The length of the Framework Agreement is proposed at 8 years. With an initial period of 3 years extended by negotiation for a further 5 years (any combination of extension period up to 5 years) (Total 8 Years).

Options

Description
The length of the Framework Agreement is proposed at 8 years. With an initial period of 3 years extended by negotiation for a further 5 years (any combination of extension period up to 5 years) (Total 8 Years).
Entry 6
Id
E
Title
Cost Intelligence (North & South)
Description
The Consultant shall provide independent Cost Intelligence services across both the Client's Northumbrian Water and Essex & Suffolk Water operating regions. The services shall support the planning, development, procurement, delivery and close-out of AMP8 and AMP9 investment, including the Living Water Enterprise, Integrated Delivery Services, Major Projects and other strategic investments. The Consultant shall provide an integrated, evidence-based cost capability that connects scope, quantities, specifications, assumptions and supporting evidence to the relevant cost position. The services shall support robust business cases, affordability assessments, investment submissions, target-cost development, programme forecasting and informed investment decision-making. These works will require the Consultant to work in an embedded and collaborative way with the Client's teams specifically but not limited to, Engineering and Regulatory teams. The Consultant shall provide, but not be limited to, the following services: • preparation, review and assurance of cost estimates throughout the project lifecycle; • independent review and validation of supplier estimates, target costs, quotations, forecasts and outturn costs; • cost benchmarking using relevant internal and external cost information; • development and maintenance of benchmark rates, cost models, cost curves and estimating tools; • market intelligence and analysis of relevant supply-chain, labour, commodity, inflation and delivery conditions; • affordability assessments, option appraisals and strategic investment planning; • analysis of quantities, rates, allowances, risk, assumptions and cost drivers; • comparison of cost positions across projects, programmes and successive project iterations; • reconciliation of delivered scope and outturn cost against estimates, target costs and earlier cost positions; • identification and evidence-based explanation of material cost movements; • data analysis, reporting and management information; • support for business cases, regulatory submissions, investment submissions and governance approvals; and • provision of specialist estimating, benchmarking, data analysis and Cost Intelligence resources through individual call-off contracts. The Consultant shall work in accordance with the Client's standards, processes, systems and governance requirements. This shall include applying agreed cost classifications, scope definitions, yardsticks, measurement rules, project attributes and version controls to ensure cost information remains traceable, comparable and suitable for reuse. The Consultant shall provide suitably qualified and experienced personnel with relevant construction, infrastructure and water-industry capability. The proposed resources shall collectively demonstrate competence in cost estimating, cost assurance, benchmarking, market analysis, data analytics, affordability assessment and strategic investment planning.
Status
active
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
Yes

Value

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

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
price
Name
Price

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact
Criterion 2
Type
quality
Name
Quality

Numbers

Entry 1
Number
50
Weight
percentageExact

Second Stage

Maximum Candidates
6

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Description
Selection criteria will be detailed in the tender documents
For Reduction
Yes

Suitability

Sme
Yes

Contract period

Starts
1 Jun 2027, 00:00
Ends
31 May 2030, 23:59
Max Extent Date
31 May 2035, 23:59

Renewal

Description
The length of the Framework Agreement is proposed at 8 years. With an initial period of 3 years extended by negotiation for a further 5 years (any combination of extension period up to 5 years) (Total 8 Years).

Options

Description
The length of the Framework Agreement is proposed at 8 years. With an initial period of 3 years extended by negotiation for a further 5 years (any combination of extension period up to 5 years) (Total 8 Years).

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71310000
Description
Consultative engineering and construction services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
71530000
Description
Construction consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 2
Id
B
Related Lot
B

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71310000
Description
Consultative engineering and construction services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
71530000
Description
Construction consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 3
Id
C1
Related Lot
C1

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71310000
Description
Consultative engineering and construction services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
71530000
Description
Construction consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 4
Id
C2
Related Lot
C2

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71310000
Description
Consultative engineering and construction services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
71530000
Description
Construction consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 5
Id
D
Related Lot
D

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71310000
Description
Consultative engineering and construction services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
71530000
Description
Construction consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Item 6
Id
E
Related Lot
E

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
CPV
Id
71310000
Description
Consultative engineering and construction services
Entry 2
Scheme
CPV
Id
71530000
Description
Construction consultancy services

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKC
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Entry 2
Region
UKH
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom

Published documents

Entry 1
Id
conflictOfInterest
Document Type
conflictOfInterest
Description
Not published
Entry 2
Id
future
Document Type
biddingDocuments
Access Details
This procurement process will be conducted electronically with all documents and communication being managed through the Northumbrian Water eSourcing Spend Management portal called 'Ariba' (https://s1.ariba.com).
Entry 3
Id
095006-2026
Document Type
tenderNotice
Notice Type
UK4
Description
Tender notice on Find a Tender
Published
8 Oct 2026, 09:03
Format
text/html

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Name
NORTHUMBRIAN WATER LIMITED
Id
GB-COH-02366703

Identifier

Scheme
GB-COH
Id
02366703

Additional Identifiers

Entry 1
Scheme
GB-PPON
Id
PRLG-5541-VHHG

Address

Street Address
Northumbria House
Locality
Pity Me
Postal Code
DH1 5FJ
Country
GB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Region
UKC14

Contact

Roles

buyer

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Scheme
UK_CA_TYPE
Id
privateUtility
Description
Private utility

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Pity Me · UKC14 · DH1 5FJ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKC · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKH · United Kingdom

Notice and amendment history

2 published notice versions reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

2 VERSIONS
  1. 078787-2026Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ·
  2. 095006-2026Tender notice on Find a Tender ·

PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS

ProcuraAxis Analysis

Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.

ANALYSIS PREVIEW

Opportunity intelligence at a glance

Northumbrian Water Limited is tendering a multi-lot commercial-services framework for AMP8 and AMP9 capital investment programmes across Northumbrian Water and Essex & Suffolk Water. Services include NEC contract management, cost and value management, commercial assurance, risk, procurement and programme support, major-project advisory services, and cost intelligence.

Who this may suit

Suitable for commercial, quantity surveying, project controls, cost consultancy and infrastructure advisory providers. SME-only lots are available for suppliers meeting the stated Procurement Act 2023 SME definition.

Key points identified

  • Flexible and scalable resourcingSuppliers are expected to provide flexible, scalable resources for strategic and project-level delivery across both operating regions.Evidence: Opportunity description: "Suppliers are expected to offer flexible, scalable resourcing solutions... across both regions."
  • Relevant personnel capabilityLot E requires suitably qualified and experienced personnel with construction, infrastructure and water-industry capability, collectively competent in estimating, assurance, benchmarking, market analysis, analytics, affordability assessment and investment planning.Evidence: Lot E description.
  • Operate across both regionsRequired for SME major-projects Lot D; supplier must operate in Northumbrian Water and Essex & Suffolk operating areas.Evidence: Lot D: "Successful Consultants must be able to operate in both the Northumbrian Water and Essex & Suffolk operating areas."
93% approved-analysis confidence6 supplier criteria identified4 risks or unknowns

SOURCE AND FRESHNESS

Traceable procurement data

Source
Find a Tender
Notice reference
095006-2026
OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e71b
First published
19 Aug 2026
Last checked
8 Oct 2026, 10:30
Notice versions reviewed
2
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HOW THIS WAS PREPARED

Approved, evidence-bound analysis

ProcuraAxis structures information found in published procurement records, checks the result for consistency and publishes only approved analysis. Confidence describes the completeness and consistency of the available source information; it is not a guarantee of eligibility or contract award.

Analysis status
Approved for publication
Analysed
8 Oct 2026
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