Anglian Water has awarded an AMP8 framework contract for ecology & hydrology surveys and assessments with an estimated total value of almost £70 million including VAT.
The contract was tendered in two separate Lots
Lot 1. Ecology Surveys and Assessments (Enabling/Environment) £51.6 million including VAT
Covers the provision of ecological survey and assessment services to support Anglian Water's capital delivery and environmental programmes. The services are required to inform planning, permitting, design, and construction activities across a range of infrastructure projects and enabling works.
Scope of Services includes:
- Baseline ecological surveys
- Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) metric calculations and monitoring
- Ecological Impact Assessments (EcIA) Post-construction ecological monitoring and reporting
- Support for statutory consultation and planning submissions
- Data analysis, GIS mapping, and reporting in line with regulatory and project-specific requirements
The estimated value of Lot 1 is included within the overall framework value of an estimated £12-£43 million excluding VAT) over a maximum term of 15 years. (5+5+5).
Lot 2. Hydrological Surveys and Assessments (Enabling/Environment) - £18 million including VAT
Covers the provision of hydrological survey and assessment services to support Anglian Water's capital delivery and environmental programmes. The services are required to inform planning, permitting, design, and construction activities across a range of infrastructure projects and enabling works.
In addition, they will support a range of environmental monitoring programmes, including:
- Monitoring activities under the AWS Drought Plan, which may overlap with ecological surveys. This includes transitioning between baseline, pre-drought, drought permit, and post-drought monitoring frequencies, currently active across seven areas in the AWS region.
- Monitoring for AWS Environmental Destination Investigations, particularly short-term data collection to strengthen the evidence base for sustainable abstraction as part of the AMP8 WINEP.
- Baseline and ongoing monitoring to support capital projects and other AMP8 initiatives, ensuring robust data informs project development, design, and consenting.
The estimated value of Lot 2 is included within the overall framework value of an estimated £3-£15 million (excluding VAT) over a maximum term of 15 years (5+5+5).
Suppliers awarded contracts under Lot 1 are as follows:
- Aecom Ltd
- Antea Group UK Ltd
- Apem Ltd
- Arcadis Consulting (UK) Ltd
- Atkinsréalis UK Ltd
- Dalcour Maclaren Ltd
- Ecology Solutions Ltd
- Greenwillows Associates Ltd
- Haskoning UK Ltd
- Jeremy Benn Associates Ltd
- M&H Ecology Ltd
- Mhe Consulting Ltd
- Mott Macdonald Ltd
- Norfolk Wildlife Services Ltd
- Pell Frischmann Consultants Ltd
- Place Services
- Ramboll UK Ltd
- Rammsanderson Ecology Ltd
- Rsk Adas Ltd
- Rsk Environment Ltd
- S.W.T. Trading Ltd
- Sweco UK Ltd
- The Environment Partnership (TEP) Ltd
Suppliers awarded contracts under Lot 2 are as follows:
- Aecom Ltd
- Apem Ltd
- Jeremy Benn Associates Ltd
- Pick Everard
- Sweco UK Ltd
- Systra Ltd
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