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| Source: | Find a Tender Service (FTS) |
| Notice Type: | Pipeline / planning |
| Buyer: | NORTHUMBRIAN WATER LIMITED |
| Main Category: | Services |
| Procurement Method: | Competitive flexible procedure |
| Tender Status: | Pre-tender |
| Estimated Value (ex. VAT): | Not specified |
| Estimated Value (inc. VAT): | £100,000,000 |
| Release Date: | 21 September 2026 |
| Application Deadline: | — |
| Contract Start Date: | 31 July 2027 (Estimated) |
| Contract End Date: | 31 July 2032 (Estimated) |
| Contract Duration: | 5.1 years |
| Procurement ID (OCID): | ocds-h6vhtk-077600 |
| Notice Reference: | 088949-2026 |
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FA08-27 - Advisory Services (DPC/SIPR)
FA08-27 - Advisory Services (DPC/SIPR)
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Northumbrian Water are looking to appoint Specialist Advisory Services to support the development, procurement and mobilisation of major strategic infrastructure programmes, including activities 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. This Notice is published in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 to forewarn the market of a future tender opportunity, and does not require any action from potential bidders at this time. When the tender goes live a further notice will be published giving details. The tender will be published on our e-tendering platform which can be found at https//:ariba.com. Procurement timetable: PQQ: Oct - Dec 2026 ITT: Jan - Feb 2027 Tender Evaluation: Mar - Apr 2027 Interviews: Apr 2027 Contract Award: Jul 2027 Contract Implementation/Mobilisation: Jul 2027 Please note that these dates are indicative and may be subject to change.
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 activities, and associated assurance support. The appointed adviser will provide strategic support throughout the programme lifecycle and will work closely with the programme team, technical advisors and legal advisors. The scope is agnostic to delivery model, including SIPR and DPC models.
Contract period: 31 July 2027 → 31 July 2032
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 adviser will provide strategic legal support throughout the programme lifecycle and will work closely with the programme team, technical advisors and financial/commercial advisors. The scope is agnostic to delivery model, including SIPR and DPC models.
Contract period: 31 July 2027 → 31 July 2032
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