Scope
Reference
PA 2024 1140
Description
This procurement covers supply and installation of all liquid storage applications including gravity storage/process tanks, silos, pressure vessels, including chemical storage and underground storage. Where relevant, Reg 31, PER (Pressure Equipment Regulations) / PSSR (Pressure Systems Safety Regulations) and DSEAR (Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmosphere Regulations) regulations shall be followed. Tanks shall be manufactured to relevant UK industry standards and comply with Anglian Water asset standards and AW amended WIMES and CESWI.
Covers and roofs shall be supplied where requested and, where required, all covers and roofs shall be fully self-supported by the tank.
Permanent Access Fabrications (PAFs), including stairways and platforms - access stairways and platforms shall be fully self-supported by the tank
Testing - tanks shall be fully water-tested and where a working pressure is specified (above ambient) the tank shall be pressure tested in accordance with UK industry standards and AW asset standards.
In the event of a defect or failure during the warranty period of 1 years, the supplier will be expected to repair or replace the product within one working week from the date on which they are notified regarding product failure. The supplier will be expected to provide temporary assets for the period required to maintain operations that were undertaken by the product whilst repair or replacement is being undertaken.
Installation - tanks shall be delivered to site, off-loaded and installed by the supplier and meet all relevant Anglian Water requirements for safe working.
Install of sectional tanks to be done by supplier, install of Pre-Cast Concrete tanks to be done by @one with supplier supervision
Supplier to detail the craneage requirements for off-loading and erection; craneage may be provided by supplier, AW or its Alliances
Compatibility - tanks must be fully compatible for the application and contents that they are intended to be used for.
Design life and maintenance / inspection - Suppliers shall specify the design life of the tanks and ancillaries under the anticipated conditions and shall identify any maintenance requirements necessary to meet the specified design life. The design life is to achieve at least the minimum life stated in any applicable standards, where there is a conflict, the maximum life is to be achieved.
Ancillaries and openings - tanks shall be supplied with manholes, connections and ancillaries as detailed in the tank data sheet. All process equipment (including launders, baffle boards) flanges, sockets and bolts shall be compatible with the fluids, interfacing materials and application of the tank.
Bunds - where integral bunds are required, these shall meet the same design standards and design life as the tank.
Design - the tank shall be designed to withstand dead loads, internal pressure, ground pressure load, wind and snow loadings, thermal effects, imposed roof load, loads due to equipment and fixtures.
Coatings - any coatings used shall be compatible with the fluids and application for which the tank is designed and meet the design life specified
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Total value (estimated)
- £53,000,000 excluding VAT
- £63,600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 29 September 2025 to 28 August 2030
- 4 years, 11 months
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Options include connections, tank roofs - these may not be required for all tanks, will be purchased if required.
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 44611400 - Storage tanks
Contract locations
- UKE1 - East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
- UKH - East of England
Lot 1. Glass Fused to Steel Tanks
Description
Lot 1; See Description above for details.
Quantities and value not yet known.
Lot value (estimated)
- £53,000,000 excluding VAT
- £63,600,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Glass Reinforced Plastic Tanks
Description
Lot 2; See Description above for details.
Quantities and value not yet known.
Lot value (estimated)
- £53,000,000 excluding VAT
- £63,600,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Plastics Including PVC Tanks
Description
Lot3; See Description above for details.
Quantities and value not yet known.
Lot value (estimated)
- £53,000,000 excluding VAT
- £63,600,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Polyethylene Tanks
Description
Lot 4; See Description above for details.
Quantities and value not yet known.
Lot value (estimated)
- £53,000,000 excluding VAT
- £63,600,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Pre-Cast Concrete Tanks
Description
Lot 5; See Description above for details.
Quantities and value not yet known.
Lot value (estimated)
- £53,000,000 excluding VAT
- £63,600,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 6. Fabricated Mild Steel or Stainless Steel Tanks
Description
Lot 6; See Description above for details.
Quantities and value not yet known.
Lot value (estimated)
- £53,000,000 excluding VAT
- £63,600,000 including VAT
Framework lot values may be shared with other lots
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations, contract dates and options are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Framework
Maximum number of suppliers
Unlimited
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
All details are contained within the tender documentation.
Bidders are required to complete a supplied Excel template with their proposed prices based on price per Tank in each Lot. Prices will be scored with the lowest price (unless abnormally low) being given the highest score.
Contracts will be awarded on a Most Advantageous Tender basis.
Award method when using the framework
Either with or without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Establishing party only
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Glass Fused to Steel Tanks
Lot 2. Glass Reinforced Plastic Tanks
Lot 3. Plastics Including PVC Tanks
Lot 4. Polyethylene Tanks
Lot 5. Pre-Cast Concrete Tanks
Lot 6. Fabricated Mild Steel or Stainless Steel Tanks
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Submission
Submission type
Requests to participate
Deadline for requests to participate
13 June 2025, 11:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Access to the Request for Information on-line event is available at the following website
address:
https://esourcing.scanmarket.com/publicevents/list?comId=3004&ccsum=57aa08f02740
e2c172f509ae0fa4807a&type=all
All interested parties must complete the Request for Information questionnaire before the
deadline for requests to participate.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
15 August 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qualitative Questionnaire | Full breakdown of questionnaire provided in the tender documentation |
Quality | 65% |
| Price | Cost | 35% |
Other information
Description of risks to contract performance
The geopolitical landscape, along with regulations from the Environment Agency and other governing bodies, may evolve, which may impact spend and / or the specification.
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Competitive flexible procedure
Special regime
Utilities
Competitive flexible procedure description
The following stages will form the basis of this competitive flexible procedure:
1. Request for Information (RFI)
2. Short-listing of suppliers
3. Request for Proposal (RFP)
4. Supplier clarification meetings (if required)
5. Negotiation of contract terms and pricing may take place from the point at which RFP submissions are received to Contract Award
6. Contract Award
7. Standstill
8. Contract signature
9. Contract start
All details can be found in the tender documentation
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