Official UK procurement notice
Ecology & Hydrology Surveys and Assessments
Authority: Anglian Water Services (Public body)
What is being bought2 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionAnglian Water Services Ltd was undertaking a Procurement Exercise to assess Bidders for Terrestrial
Ecology, Marine Ecology, Hydrology Surveys and Assessments.
- How the procedure runs: Description of Procurement Exercise 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): 2A RFP Written Responses 2B Negotiation Including terms and conditions 2C Best and Final (If used) Stage 3: Contract Award Anglian Water reserves the right to shortlist at any point during the Procurement Exercise Note - Both solution and price will continue to be scored throughout the Procurement Exercise, including after each shortlist (where applicable) and / or where information and/or prices have been amended Further information is provided in the bidder guidance document.
CPV: Bathymetric surveys services · Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy · Environmental engineering consultancy services · Environmental services · Hydrographic surveying services · Light vessels · Monitoring and control services · Oceanography and hydrology services · Structural engineering consultancy services · Survey vessels · Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services
How this framework works
From the published notice- Type
- Closed framework
- Call-offs
- call-offs may be awarded directly or by further competition
- Framework period
- 5 yrs · up to 15 yrs from 2 Mar 2026
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
- Maximum number of suppliers is stated in the guidance document and is not unlimited.
Published description of the framework
Under this framework, prices are determined through a combination of pre-agreed pricing schedules and mini-competition pricing. At framework award, suppliers will submit detailed pricing by service/survey (rate card) and region, which will be fixed for the first two years of the agreement. This ensures price stability during the initial mobilisation and delivery phase. After this period, pricing may be reviewed in line with framework terms and market conditions.
Contracts will be awarded through two primary mechanisms:
Direct Award: For lower-value or time-sensitive requirements, where a supplier has demonstrated strong performance, availability, and regional suitability.
Mini-Competition: For higher-value or complex requirements, where multiple suppliers are invited to submit proposals based on quality and price criteria tailored to the specific scope of work.
Allocation of business will be managed through a structured process that considers:
Geographic coverage and capacity to deliver services in Anglian Water's operational regions (Lincoln, Ruthamford, Norfolk, Essex)
Performance against KPIs, including Health & Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Commercial Value
Supplier availability and responsiveness
Commercial competitiveness, assessed through pricing schedules and mini-competition outcomes
For B Pathway Regions:
Contingency for Regional Gaps:
In the event that no supplier is available or able to deliver services in a specific operational region, Anglian Water reserves the right to:
Reallocate the requirement to a supplier from a neighbouring or adjacent region, subject to their capacity and agreement;
Conduct a targeted mini-competition among all framework suppliers to identify an alternative provider;
Anglian Water reserve the right to remove the regional split;
Initiate a separate procurement process outside the framework if no suitable supplier is available within the existing agreement.
Lots and requirements (2)Procurement structure
2 lots · all with a published value · same evaluation weights on every lotEvery one of these 2 lots carries the same published figure, £141,730,233: it is the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each lot's own budget, and no share per lot is published. The cards below say ceiling above rather than repeat it.
Lot #1Ecology Surveys and Assessments (Enabling/Environment)AwardedRenewalceiling above
The source published no individual description for this lot.
Lot #2Hydrological Surveys and Assessments (Enabling/Environment)AwardedRenewalceiling above
The source published no individual description for this lot.
- Condition of participationshortlisting
Suppliers will be invited to tender for this lot, shortlisted based on responses to the RFI. The final number of invitees will be determined by the quality of expressions of interest received, up to the maximum specified in the guidance document.
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published award criteria (2)
- Quality
- Price
- Price carries 35 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3.5 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
- “Ecology & Hydrology Surveys and Assessments” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, not a single contract: call-offs may be direct or by further competition.
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Utilities
- Commercial structure
- Framework agreement
- Who may use this agreement
- Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 23 Jun 2025, 16:18 BST
- Last source update
- 2 Jun 2026, 22:21 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 9 Feb 2026
- Authority reference
2025 0010- FTS notice number
2025/S 000-034492- Latest notice
- Contract award notice (UK6)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-055202Find a Tender
- How it runs
Description of Procurement Exercise
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):
2A RFP Written Responses
2B Negotiation Including terms and conditions
2C Best and Final (If used)
Stage 3: Contract Award
Anglian Water reserves the right to shortlist at any point during the Procurement Exercise
Note - Both solution and price will continue to be scored throughout the Procurement Exercise, including after each shortlist (where applicable) and / or where information and/or prices have been amended
Further information is provided in the bidder guidance document.
- Risks
The following risks have been identified as potentially affecting the successful delivery of this contract:
Supplier Resourcing Constraints
Suppliers may face challenges in maintaining adequate staffing capacity due to ongoing nationwide recruitment pressures. This may impact the timely and consistent allocation of resources to Anglian Water work orders. Suppliers are required to communicate any resourcing issues transparently and without delay. As a mitigation measure, suppliers must assign dedicated personnel to all active work orders and ensure sufficient capacity is maintained to meet programme requirements.
Programme Dependencies and Authorisations
Certain Anglian Water projects may be subject to delays in securing the necessary permissions, licences, or internal budget approvals prior to supplier mobilisation. These dependencies may result in adjustments to the programme scope, timelines, or delivery expectations.
Regulatory and Environmental Compliance
The list of species/surveys/assessments covered under relevant environmental licences, along with associated regulatory requirements, is subject to periodic amendment. Suppliers must ensure that all ecological and hydrological surveys, assessments, and related activities remain fully compliant with current UK legislation and regulatory guidance throughout the contract term.
Suppliers are expected to consider these risks in their delivery planning and implement appropriate mitigation strategies to ensure continuity, compliance, and performance throughout the contract lifecycle.
How it was run
Official notice- Requests to participate (first stage)
- 28 Jul 2025, 23:59 BST
- Appointment period ends
- 28 Jul 2025, 23:59 BST
- Clarification deadline
- 16 Jul 2025, 23:59 BST
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
- Supplier levy on call-offs (max %)
- call-off levy · Maximum number of suppliers is stated in the guidance document and is not unlimited.
Timeline
23 Jun 2025 → 11 Jun 2026 · 8 dates- Tender notice published23 Jun 2025, 16:18 BST
- Clarification questions by16 Jul 2025, 23:59 BST
- Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown28 Jul 2025, 23:59 BST
- Award decision expected by252 days ago9 Feb 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Contract starts232 days ago2 Mar 2026
- Assessment summaries sent140 days ago2 Jun 2026, 00:00 BST
- Latest notice published139 days ago2 Jun 2026, 22:21 BST
- Standstill ends130 days ago11 Jun 2026, 23:59 BST
Notice history
5 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 23 Jun 2025- Tender notice published23 Jun 2025, 16:18 BSTUK4
- Contract award notice published2 Jun 2026, 22:21 BSTUK6
- Status changed to complete2 Jun 2026, 22:21 BST
- Procurement method changed2 Jun 2026, 22:21 BST
- Contract signature expected12 Jun 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Ecology Surveys and Assessments (Enabling/Environment)1 award | |||
| AECOM LIMITED, GREENWILLOWS ASSOCIATES LIMITEDSME, M&H ECOLOGY LIMITEDSME, MHE CONSULTING LTDSME, NORFOLK WILDLIFE SERVICES LIMITEDSME, Pell Frischmann Consultants Ltd +17 moreLOT 1 Ecology Surveys and Assessments12 Jun 2026 – 11 Jun 2031 · up to 12 Jun 2041Extensions: The Initial Term may be extended by a minimum period of twelve months, subject to the satisfactory performance of the Consultant, or for any alternative periods and not expiring later than five years from the end of the Initial Term (First Extension Period) or for a further five year period from the end of the First Extension Period (Second Extension Period) (the whole in total no greater than fifteen years) at the sole option of the Client by service of written notice upon the Consultant ("the Extension Notice"). · Options: In line with the nature of the framework lots, Anglian Water reserves the right to expand the scope of services under this agreement to respond to evolving regulatory, environmental, and programme needs. Options may include, but are not limited to: Protected species surveys Invasive species monitoring Water quality and sediment sampling Marine and estuarine habitat assessments Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) metric updates Post-construction ecological monitoring Geographic Expansion: Inclusion of additional operational areas or project sites within or adjacent to Anglian Water's existing regions (Lincoln, Ruthamford, Norfolk, Essex, Sussex) where environmental or hydrological input is required. Programme Alignment: Integration with new or emerging capital delivery programmes, including those under the Strategic Resource OPtions (SROs), Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects(NSIPs), or future AMP periods. Regulatory Response: Adjustment to scope in response to updated in the Environmental Act 2021, Water Framework Directive (WDF), or other statutory requirements. Technology and Innovation: Adoption of new and emerging technologies to enhance the quality, efficiency, and environmental value of survey and assessment services. This may include: Remote sensing and drone based data capture AI-assisted habitat classification and species identification Real time hydrological monitoring systems Digital twin modelling for environmental impact forecasting Integration of GIS and BIM for spatial analysis and reporting All options will be exercised in accordance with the term of the framework and subject to performance, commercial viability, and business need. | £51,600,000 inc. VAT | 2 Jun 2026standstill to 11 Jun 2026 | Standstill |
| Lot 2 · Hydrological Surveys and Assessments (Enabling/Environment)1 award | |||
| + Pick Everard +, AECOM LIMITED, APEM, Jeremy Benn Associates Ltd, SYSTRA Limited, Sweco UK LtdVCSELOT 2 Hydrological Surveys and Assessments12 Jun 2026 – 11 Jun 2031 · up to 12 Jun 2041Extensions: The Initial Term may be extended by a minimum period of twelve months, subject to the satisfactory performance of the Consultant, or for any alternative periods and not expiring later than five years from the end of the Initial Term (First Extension Period) or for a further five year period from the end of the First Extension Period (Second Extension Period) (the whole in total no greater than fifteen years) at the sole option of the Client by service of written notice upon the Consultant ("the Extension Notice"). · Options: In line with the nature of the framework lots, Anglian Water reserves the right to expand the scope of services under this agreement to respond to evolving regulatory, environmental, and programme needs. Options may include, but are not limited to: Protected species surveys Invasive species monitoring Water quality and sediment sampling Marine and estuarine habitat assessments Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) metric updates Post-construction ecological monitoring Geographic Expansion: Inclusion of additional operational areas or project sites within or adjacent to Anglian Water's existing regions (Lincoln, Ruthamford, Norfolk, Essex, Sussex) where environmental or hydrological input is required. Programme Alignment: Integration with new or emerging capital delivery programmes, including those under the Strategic Resource OPtions (SROs), Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects(NSIPs), or future AMP periods. Regulatory Response: Adjustment to scope in response to updated in the Environmental Act 2021, Water Framework Directive (WDF), or other statutory requirements. Technology and Innovation: Adoption of new and emerging technologies to enhance the quality, efficiency, and environmental value of survey and assessment services. This may include: Remote sensing and drone based data capture AI-assisted habitat classification and species identification Real time hydrological monitoring systems Digital twin modelling for environmental impact forecasting Integration of GIS and BIM for spatial analysis and reporting All options will be exercised in accordance with the term of the framework and subject to performance, commercial viability, and business need. | £18,000,000 inc. VAT | 2 Jun 2026standstill to 11 Jun 2026 | Standstill |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Framework contractors & participating bidders
25 commercial parties on the notice- AECOM LIMITEDFramework contractor
- ANTEA GROUP UK LIMITEDFramework contractor
- APEM LIMITEDFramework contractor
- ARCADIS CONSULTING (UK) LIMITEDFramework contractor
- ATKINSRÉALIS UK LIMITEDFramework contractor
- DALCOUR MACLAREN LIMITEDFramework contractor
- ECOLOGY SOLUTIONS LIMITEDFramework contractor
- GREENWILLOWS ASSOCIATES LIMITEDFramework contractor
- HASKONING UK LIMITEDFramework contractor
- JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES LIMITEDFramework contractor
Show 15 more suppliers
- M&H ECOLOGY LIMITEDFramework contractor
- MHE CONSULTING LTDFramework contractor
- MOTT MACDONALD LIMITEDFramework contractor
- NORFOLK WILDLIFE SERVICES LIMITEDFramework contractor
- PELL FRISCHMANN CONSULTANTS LIMITEDFramework contractor
- Pick EverardFramework contractor
- Place ServicesFramework contractor
- RAMBOLL UK LIMITEDFramework contractor
- RAMMSANDERSON ECOLOGY LIMITEDFramework contractor
- RSK ADAS LIMITEDFramework contractor
- RSK ENVIRONMENT LIMITEDFramework contractor
- S.W.T. TRADING LIMITEDFramework contractor
- SWECO UK LIMITEDFramework contractor
- SYSTRA LIMITEDFramework contractor
- THE ENVIRONMENT PARTNERSHIP (TEP) LIMITEDFramework contractor
Official documents & specifications (5)
Official links; attachments are not copiedTender pack and attachments
- Bidding documents and specifications 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 dashbo…
- Bidding documents and specificationsAccess: Documents are provided through the Scanmarket online platform. All relevant documentation, including the Terms and Conditions, will be made available in full prior to the RFP opening. A presentation to bidders is scheduled for after the launch of this tender notice and is provisionally scheduled, further details as per the guidance document.
Notices published for this procedure
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender