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FA08-27 - DPC/SIPR Advisory Services

NORTHUMBRIAN WATER LIMITED

Open Interest closes in 25 days

Key facts

Deadline to express interest or request to participate
Tuesday 10 November 2026, 12:00 (UK time) Interest closes in 25 days
Buyer's estimated value
£100,000,000 (incl. VAT) The buyer's own estimate, not income to you. For a framework this usually covers the whole agreement, not a single contract.
Clarification questions deadline
6 November 2026, 12:00
Contract period
31 Jul 2027 to 31 Jul 2032
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure
Notice type
Tender notice (UK4)
Arrangement
Framework agreement

Decision brief

Taken from the buyer's published notice (shown as written, shortened where long). Tenderpatch has not added to or interpreted it. Always read the official documents before bidding.

How bids will be scored

Lot 1

  • Price
  • Quality

Lot 2

  • Price
  • Quality
Conditions of participation (what you must show)

other The top 5 ranked suppliers will progress to the tender stage for each Lot, with the intention of appointing 2 suppliers per Lot. NWL reserve the right to take additional suppliers through to the next stage should scores be tied or within 1 percentage point away from the lowest scoring shortlisted contractor.

Contract length and extensions
31 Jul 2027 to 31 Jul 2032. Extensions: Framework duration: 5 + 3 + 2 + 2 In the case of framework agreements, provide justification for any duration exceeding 8 years: Applicable to all lots: It is the intention to award twelve (12) year framework agreements for the provision of these services. This duration is in recognition of the sig… Options: The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
How to submit
Applicants are asked to note that this procurement process will be conducted electronically with all documents and communication being managed through the Northumbrian Water eSourcing Spend Management portal called 'Ariba' (https://s1.ariba.com). Expressions of interest from this notice must be sen… Open s1.ariba.com ↗ Electronic submission: allowed.
Tender documents
No document links in the notice. Use the official notice link.
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Framework
An agreement that sets terms for work the buyer may order later, often from several suppliers. The value shown usually covers the whole agreement, not one job.
Open for bids / closing date
You must submit by the closing date and time, normally through the buyer's own online portal. Late bids are normally refused.
Clarification questions
A deadline for asking the buyer questions about the tender. It is earlier than the closing date.
Conditions of participation
What the buyer asks suppliers to show before they can be considered, such as experience, insurance or accreditations.
Bids are scored on
How the buyer will compare bids, usually a split between price and quality. A 60/40 split in favour of quality means the cheapest bid will not necessarily win.
Lots
A tender can be split into parts. You can often bid for only the lots that suit you.
Area (ITL)
The buyer names an official statistical area for where the work is, not a street address. Check the tender documents for the actual sites.
UK4 and other notice codes
Official codes for the type of notice. A "tender notice" means bids are being invited.

General explanations written by Tenderpatch, not part of this notice.

Description

Northumbrian Water are looking to appoint Specialist Advisory Services to support the development, procurement and mobilisation of major strategic infrastructure programmes, specifically related to the Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) / Specified Infrastructure Project Regulations (SIPR) pathways, including the North Suffolk Reservoir Project. The framework will provide access to specialist financial/commercial and legal advisors who will support the delivery of strategic infrastructure programmes through the provision of advisory services covering procurement strategy, commercial structuring, financial modelling and assurance, legal strategy, procurement law support, contract drafting, regulatory compliance and mobilisation support.

Lots (2)

  1. Lot 1: Financial & Commercial Advisory

    Value: £50,000,000 (incl. VAT)

    Provision of financial and commercial advisory services to support the development, procurement, contract award, and mobilisation of major infrastructure programmes. Services include financial strategy and modelling, commercial and delivery model development, procurement strategy and documentation, payment mechanism design, market engagement, bidder evaluation and negotiations, contract close acti...

  2. Lot 2: Legal Services

    Value: £50,000,000 (incl. VAT)

    Provision of legal advisory services to support major infrastructure procurement programmes, including legal strategy, procurement law, contract drafting and negotiation, regulatory compliance, land and planning matters, contract close and mobilisation activities, and corporate finance legal support. The appointed dviser will provide strategic legal support throughout the programme lifecycle and...