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FA08-31 Commercial Services

NORTHUMBRIAN WATER LIMITED

Open Interest closes in 18 days

Key facts

Deadline to express interest or request to participate
Tuesday 3 November 2026, 12:00 (UK time) Interest closes in 18 days
Buyer's estimated value
£120,000,000 (excl. VAT) The buyer's own estimate, not income to you. For a framework this usually covers the whole agreement, not a single contract.
Contract period
31 May 2027 to 31 May 2030
Procedure
Competitive flexible procedure
Notice type
Tender notice (UK4)
Suitable for SMEs (per buyer)
Yes
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 50%
  • Quality 50%

Lot B

  • Price 50%
  • Quality 50%

Lot C1

  • Price 50%
  • Quality 50%

Lot C2

  • Price 50%
  • Quality 50%

Lot D

  • Price 50%
  • Quality 50%

Lot E

  • Price 50%
  • Quality 50%
Conditions of participation (what you must show)

other Selection criteria will be detailed in the tender documents

Contract length and extensions
31 May 2027 to 31 May 2030. Extensions: The length of the Framework Agreement is proposed at 8 years. With an initial period of 3 years extended by negotiation for a further 5 years (any combination of extension period up to 5 years) (Total 8 Years). Options: The length of the Framework Agreement is proposed at 8 years. With an initial period of 3 years extended by negotiation for a further 5 years (any combination of extension period up to 5 years) (Total 8 Years).
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

NWL is seeking to set up a framework for the provision of commercial services relating predominantly to the capital investment on both infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects and programmes. The services are required to support AMP8 and AMP9 delivery to deliver commercial services across both Northumbrian Water and Essex & Suffolk Water operating regions, including supporting our range of enterprise and in-house delivery models, and major projects. The scope may include (but not limited to) NEC contract management, cost and value management, commercial assurance, risk management, programme support, specialist advisory support and cost intelligence support. NWL's approach to the Commercial Services framework is based on a multi-lot structure. The lots are organised by services, organisation size and/or region. The proposed lot structure and associated services are set out in this Tender Notice and the associated tender documents. Suppliers are expected to offer flexible, scalable resourcing solutions that can support both strategic and project-level delivery to meet programme demands across both regions. NWL welcomes interest from organisations of all sizes, including suppliers who may not currently operate within the water sector or who do not have large established delivery teams.

Lots (6)

  1. Lot 1: Commercial Services (North & South)

    Value: £72,000,000 (excl. VAT)

    The Consultant shall provide commercial services across the Client's infrastructure and non-infrastructure investment programmes within both the Northumbrian Water and Essex & Suffolk Water operating regions. Services shall support both contract-level delivery (Core) and project/programme-level delivery (Enhanced) Core commercial services will be for the provision of the Consultant to provide con...

  2. Lot B: Major Projects and Advisory Services (North & South)

    Value: £24,000,000 (excl. VAT)

    The Client requires the provision of specialist commercial services to support the development and delivery of the Client's Major infrastructure programmes and projects within both the Northumbrian Water and Essex & Suffolk Water operating regions. The Consultant shall act as an integrated extension of the Client's commercial team and other directorates within NWL, providing but not limited to, co...

  3. Lot C1: Commercial Services (SMEs, North)

    Value: £8,400,000 (excl. VAT)

    The Consultant shall provide commercial services across the Client's infrastructure and non-infrastructure investment programmes within the Northumbrian Water operating region only. Services shall support both contract-level delivery (Core) and project/programme-level delivery (Enhanced). This lot is for SMEs only. An SME is defined by The Procurement Act 2023 as: "Fewer than 250 staff, and either...

  4. Lot C2: Commercial Services (SMEs, South)

    Value: £3,600,000 (excl. VAT)

    The Consultant shall provide commercial services across the Client's infrastructure and non-infrastructure investment programmes within the Essex & Suffolk Water operating region only. Services shall support both contract-level delivery (Core) and project/programme-level delivery (Enhanced). This lot is for SMEs only. An SME is defined by The Procurement Act 2023 as: "Fewer than 250 staff, and ei...

  5. Lot D: Major Projects and Advisory Services (SMEs, North & South)

    Value: £6,000,000 (excl. VAT)

    The Client requires the provision of specialist commercial services to support the development and delivery of the Clients Major infrastructure programmes and projects within both the Northumbrian Water and Essex & Suffolk Water operating regions. This lot is for SMEs only. An SME is defined by The Procurement Act 2023 as: "Fewer than 250 staff, and either turnover less than £44 million or balanc...

  6. Lot E: Cost Intelligence (North & South)

    Value: £6,000,000 (excl. VAT)

    The Consultant shall provide independent Cost Intelligence services across both the Client's Northumbrian Water and Essex & Suffolk Water operating regions. The services shall support the planning, development, procurement, delivery and close-out of AMP8 and AMP9 investment, including the Living Water Enterprise, Integrated Delivery Services, Major Projects and other strategic investments. The Con...