Scope
Reference
2025 0187
Description
Anglian Water Services Ltd (Anglian Water) is undertaking a procurement exercise to establish a framework agreement with up to 2 bidding entities to undertake design and construction of major projects to support delivery of its capital delivery.
The requirements under this framework are set out in the tender documents and include early contractor involvement, design, construct and commissioning services to deliver major projects in both water and water recycling business streams. Each successful bidding entity must have the capability and capacity to deliver all aspects of the design and construction activities set out within the scope of the framework agreement as detailed in the tender documentation. This includes the appropriate supply chain ecosystem to support delivery of projects.
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £1,500,000,000 excluding VAT
- £1,800,000,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 27 July 2026 to 26 July 2031
- Possible extension to 26 July 2036
- 10 years
Description of possible extension:
The framework agreement is structured with an initial term of 5 years, commencing circa July 2026, with the option to extend by up to 5 years, subject to business need and suppliers' performance. This allows for a maximum total duration of 10 years, ending no later than circa July 2036.
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
The right to additional purchases while the Framework Agreement is valid.
In line with the nature of the framework agreement, Anglian Water reserves the right to expand the scope of works under this framework agreement to respond to evolving regulatory, environmental, and programme needs. Options may include, but are not limited to:
Geographic Expansion: Inclusion of additional areas or project sites within or adjacent to Anglian Water's existing regions.
Technology and Innovation: Adoption of new and emerging technologies to enhance the quality and efficiency of works.
Main procurement category
Works
CPV classifications
- 45230000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines, for highways, roads, airfields and railways; flatwork
- 45240000 - Construction work for water projects
- 45252000 - Construction works for sewage treatment plants, purification plants and refuse incineration plants
- 65100000 - Water distribution and related services
- 71317000 - Hazard protection and control consultancy services
- 71320000 - Engineering design services
- 71510000 - Site-investigation services
- 71520000 - Construction supervision services
- 71530000 - Construction consultancy services
- 71540000 - Construction management services
- 71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy
- 79415200 - Design consultancy services
- 90712000 - Environmental planning
Contract locations
- UKC - North East (England)
- UKF - East Midlands (England)
- UKH - East of England
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
2
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Details of the framework operation is set out within the framework agreement as detailed in the tender documentation.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Submission
Enquiry deadline
24 February 2026, 5:00pm
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
4 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
SCANMARKET
RFI event can be accessed using the following link:
Accessing Tender Documents
All procurement documents related to this procurement will be made available through Anglian Water's online e-sourcing platform, Scanmarket. Interested suppliers must access the event via the public events page or through their individual profile dashboard.
To participate:
Log in directly to Scanmarket using your web browser. If you have forgotten your password, please follow the instructions on the login page to reset it.
Navigate to your profile page and ensure all requested questionnaires are completed and up to date. Incomplete profiles may prevent further participation in the event.
You will find access to all Scanmarket events you are registered for under the "Dashboard" tab.
If you are unable to access scanmarket event please use the quick call functionality on Scanmarket website.
RFP can be viewed using the following link:
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
3 July 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 60% |
| Price | Price | 40% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
This procurement exercise shall be conducted in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023, Competitive Flexible Procedure and responses will be assessed in accordance with the Act.
The procurement exercise shall be conducted in a number of stages:
Stage 1: Request For Information (RFI)
Stage 2: Request For Proposal (RFP)
Stage 3: Framework Award
Anglian Water reserves the right to shortlist at any point during the procurement exercise.
Further information is provided in the guidance document.
Contracting authority
ANGLIAN WATER SERVICES LIMITED
- Companies House: 02366656
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PMZW-7779-DCNZ
Lancaster House Lancaster Way
Huntingdon
PE29 6XU
United Kingdom
Email: suppliersupport@anglianwater.co.uk
Website: http://www.anglianwater.co.uk
Region: UKH12 - Cambridgeshire CC
Organisation type: Private utility