Enquiry deadline: 19 August 2026, 11:00pm. The deadline for requests to participate is 7 September 2026, 11:00pm. Award decision is estimated for 12 February 2027, with the framework running from 25 February 2027.
Contract Overview
Anglian Water Services has published a framework tender for Major Infrastructure Planning and Consents Support, And Advisory Services — the strategic advisory, planning and consenting work required before major AMP8 infrastructure projects can proceed. The framework has a total estimated value of £58.8 million including VAT (£49m excluding VAT).
This is structured as a framework with an unlimited number of suppliers across five lots, running from 25 February 2027 to 31 January 2031 (7 years, 11 months). Lots 1–4 carry extension options of up to 4 years (maximum 8-year framework term); Lot 5 carries an extension option of up to 6 years (maximum 10-year term).
Supply chain angle: Unlike most AMP8 contract notices, this framework covers the planning and consenting work that happens before construction — DCO applications, planning strategy, environmental services, land and property advisory, and stakeholder management. It is a significant opportunity for planning consultancies, environmental advisors, DCO specialists and transport/highways consultants who don't typically appear in construction-focused tender alerts.
Procurement Details
| Client | Anglian Water Services |
| Reference | PPNP-6811-ZVQY / Notice 073419-2026 |
| Total Value | £49m excluding VAT · £58.8m including VAT |
| Commercial Tool | Framework — unlimited suppliers, 5 lots |
| Contract Dates | 25 February 2027 – 31 January 2031 (7yr 11mo) |
| Possible Extension | Lots 1–4: up to 4 years (max 8yr) · Lot 5: up to 6 years (max 10yr) |
| Award Method | Either with or without competition, once on framework |
| Procedure | Competitive flexible procedure — PQQ, ITT (written + interview), BAFO, Contract Award |
| Award Criteria | Technical (Quality) 75% · ESG (Quality) 10% · HSW (Quality) 10% · Assurance (Quality) — weighting not published in notice |
| Enquiry Deadline | 19 August 2026, 11:00pm |
| Deadline to Participate | 7 September 2026, 11:00pm |
| Award Decision (est.) | 12 February 2027 |
| Particular Suitability | SME-suitable |
| Contact | Judith Doyle — jdoyle7@anglianwater.co.uk |
| Source | Find a Tender Service (UK) — Notice 2026/S 000-073419 |
Why This Contract Matters
Every major AMP8 scheme — new reservoirs, water recycling projects, strategic resource options — needs consenting and planning work before a single spade goes in the ground. This framework is Anglian Water's vehicle for that work across the full 2025–2030 AMP8 period and beyond, covering Strategic Consenting Advisory, Consenting Leadership & Management, DCO Application & Examination Management, specialist advisory (including traffic and transport), stakeholder and consultation strategy, land and property support, environmental services, and post-consent compliance monitoring.
With an unlimited number of suppliers able to join the framework, this is not a closed-shop procurement — smaller specialist consultancies can be appointed alongside larger multidisciplinary firms, provided they meet the technical, ESG, health & safety and assurance criteria at PQQ and ITT stage.
Key Facts at a Glance
- £58.8m total value (£49m excl. VAT) · 5 lots · unlimited suppliers
- Covers DCO applications, planning strategy, environmental services, land & property advisory, stakeholder management
- Framework runs 25 Feb 2027 – 31 Jan 2031, extendable to 2035 (Lots 1–4) or 2037 (Lot 5)
- Award criteria: 75% Technical, 10% ESG, 10% HSW, plus Assurance
- Enquiry deadline: 19 August 2026 — deadline to participate: 7 September 2026
- Award decision estimated 12 February 2027
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