Anglian Water has put contractors on notice for a major bid race to appoint a single design and build firm or JV to deliver a £1.5bn programme of flagship projects across AMP8 and AMP9.
The new Major Infrastructure Delivery Framework marks a clear shift from the multi-contractor alliance model that underpinned its AMP4 and AMP5 programmes.
Now Anglian intends to try a more commercial approach with a sole Tier 1 delivery partner that operates in parallel with its existing Strategic Pipeline Alliance, @one and Integrated Operational Solutions alliances.
The chosen integrated partner will take schemes from early contractor involvement through to full design and build. The selected firm will have freedom to select its own tier 2 supply chain to demonstrate better value and unlock greater innovation across major schemes.
Flexible call-offs with a single partner will allow Anglian to ramp up delivery as regulatory scrutiny on coastal water quality intensifies.
The first wave of water discharge improvement work for the new Tier 1 partner in AMP8 will focus on a £450m programme of Coastal Waters Improvement projects.
Ten programme packages – ranging from £15m to £80m – will deliver more than 55 individual schemes, spanning grey and green civils, new process technology and expanded storage to tackle storm overflows, sea-level pressures and growth hotspots.
Early enhancement projects currently in the pipeline include:
• Great Yarmouth – £70m
• Southend – £100m
• Kings Lynn – £70m
• Boston – £30m
The commercial partner model will launch under NEC4 Option C with open-book pricing, gainshare and incentive mechanisms.
The framework is set for an initial five-year run from July 2026, with an option to extend to a full decade depending on performance and business needs.
Procurement begins in January with a competitive flexible procedure. A capability-focused request for information will create a shortlist of up to four bidders, who will then progress to full request for proposal and interview stages in May. Contract award will be made in July 2026 with phase 1 project dished out before the end of the year.
Anglian said the new approach would expand its delivery models and lock in a long-term Tier 1 partnership ahead of major investment planned for AMP9.
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