Section one: Contracting entity
one.1) Name and addresses
ANGLIAN WATER SERVICES LIMITED
Lancaster House Lancaster Way,Ermine Business Park
HUNTINGDON
PE296XU
Contact
Scott Lewis
Telephone
+44 7971555343
Country
United Kingdom
Region code
UKH - East of England
Companies House
02366656
Internet address(es)
Main address
https://www.anglianwater.co.uk/
one.3) Communication
Access to the procurement documents is restricted. Further information can be obtained at
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.6) Main activity
Water
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Lincolnshire & Fens Reservoir Programme - Main Works Contracts
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45200000 - Works for complete or part construction and civil engineering work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
Anglian Water (AWS) wishes to engage the market and potential contractors interested in its upcoming procurement for Main Works Contractors (MWC) to deliver the multi-billion-pound Fens (FR) and Lincolnshire (LR) Reservoir programme.
The MWC's will be responsible for the detailed design and construction of the assets within the project. The MWC's will also require extensive involvement and expertise of Tier 2 / 3 supply chain specialists. This includes all the necessary groundworks, building, Water Treatment Plant, MEICA and associated activities that are required to deliver the assets in line with outlined requirements, specifications and DCO planning provisions.
AWS is interested in engaging with both MWC and those supply chain specialists and suppliers, to assist us as we continue to develop our delivery, commercial and procurement thinking.
About the projects -
Water resources in AWS' regions are under significant pressure to maintain resilience and provide supply to customers.
FR and LR have been identified as a preferred solution by AWS to address these long-term supply needs.
The proposed LR scheme location is 30 miles south of Lincoln, within the North Kesteven district of Lincolnshire.
At its greatest dimensions it is expected be approximately 2.6km wide and 3.2km long to the embankment toe. The construction stage will commence between 2029-2031, and the latest AWS Water Resource Management Plan (WRMP24) notes an earliest in-service date of 2039.
The reservoir consists of multiple assets which can be aggregated into the following categories. The latest view of the project design is described and shown in the diagram below:
• 55 Mm3 reservoir with 50Mm3 usable volume
• Raw water will feed from three sources:
1) The South Forty Foot Drain (SFFD)
2) The River Witham (via the SFFD), and
3) The River Trent (also via the SFFD)
• New upstream infrastructure is likely to consist of open channel and pipeline transfers, as well as inter-catchment treatment works (INNs and raw water treatment)
• New downstream infrastructure assets will include potable treatment works, potable transfer and break pressure tanks. It is expected that c.55km of downstream transfers will be required.
The proposed FR scheme, 30 miles north of Cambridge and is within the Fenland district of Cambridgeshire.
At its greatest dimensions it is expected be approximately 2.6km wide and 2.4km long to the embankment toe. The construction stage will commence between 2029-2031, and the latest WRMP (WRMP24) notes the earliest in-service date of 2036.
The reservoir consists of multiple assets which can be aggregated into the following categories. The latest view of the project design is described and shown in the diagram below:
• 55 Mm3 reservoir with 50 Mm3 useable volume
• Raw water will feed from three sources:
1) Middle Level System,
2) The Ouse Washes (River Delph)/River Great Ouse, and
3) The River Nene and its counterdrain, acting as a tertiary source
• New upstream infrastructure is likely to consist of open channel transfers and may require inter-catchment treatment works (INNs and raw water treatment).
• New downstream infrastructure assets will include potable treatment works, potable transfer and break pressure tanks. It is expected that c.65km of downstream transfers will be required.
More detailed information on the projects is contained within the Market Engagement Pack which can be downloaded upon registration of interest.
Further information regarding the development of the projects can also be found on the LR and FR websites following the links below:
To register your interest in the projects and respond to a short questionnaire please follow the website link below:
two.1.5) Estimated total value
Value excluding VAT: £5,000,000,000
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
The contracting authority reserves the right to award contracts combining the following lots or groups of lots:
The packaging strategy for the proposed MWC's is not yet finalised, and a range of options have been considered to date. We would like to discuss these packaging options with the market as part of the next phase of market sounding and engagement, with the aim of progressing with an optimal packaging approach, as we seek to finalise our delivery, commercial and procurement strategies.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Reservoir Construction
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45111200 - Site preparation and clearance work
- 45112000 - Excavating and earthmoving work
- 45231000 - Construction work for pipelines, communication and power lines
- 45232000 - Ancillary works for pipelines and cables
- 45247000 - Construction work for dams, canals, irrigation channels and aqueducts
- 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH - East of England
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The MWC procurement & packaging strategy is at an early phase of development and we would like to engage interested parties via the Market Engagement Pack and associated Questionnaire. The intent is that further 1-2-1 bilateral discussions may follow.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Treated Water Transfers
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 42122130 - Water pumps
- 45231300 - Construction work for water and sewage pipelines
- 45232000 - Ancillary works for pipelines and cables
- 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH - East of England
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The MWC procurement & packaging strategy is at an early phase of development and we would like to engage interested parties via the Market Engagement Pack and associated Questionnaire. The intent is that further 1-2-1 bilateral discussions may follow.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Water Treatment Works (incl. INNS works)
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 42122130 - Water pumps
- 45252120 - Water-treatment plant construction work
- 45252126 - Drinking-water treatment plant construction work
- 45252127 - Wastewater treatment plant construction work
- 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH - East of England
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The MWC procurement & packaging strategy is at an early phase of development and we would like to engage interested parties via the Market Engagement Pack and associated Questionnaire. The intent is that further 1-2-1 bilateral discussions may follow.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Raw water Transfers
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 42122130 - Water pumps
- 45231300 - Construction work for water and sewage pipelines
- 45232000 - Ancillary works for pipelines and cables
- 45247000 - Construction work for dams, canals, irrigation channels and aqueducts
- 45351000 - Mechanical engineering installation works
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKH - East of England
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
The MWC procurement & packaging strategy is at an early phase of development and we would like to engage interested parties via the Market Engagement Pack and associated Questionnaire. The intent is that further 1-2-1 bilateral discussions may follow.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
4 January 2027
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: No
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English