Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13be3-9806-71ad-a11f-0c0bb1eefb06/ground-investigation-framework-market-engagement pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Ground Investigation Framework Market Engagement [Anglian Water Services](https://tendernation.io/buyers/anglian-water-services) Estimated value £29,537,750 Published 8 Jul 2026 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender Anglian Water are conducting early market engagement for the planned Ground Investigation Framework. The intention is to gather market feedback and insights which will inform the procurement strategy, including scope, lotting structure, commercial arrangements and delivery model for the proposed procurement of a Ground Investigation Framework Agreement. Details of the planned procurement are in the Market Engagement Guidance Document. We plan to shortlist bidders to a maximum of: - Lot 1 5 suppliers maximum - Lot 2 5 suppliers maximum - Lot 3 6 suppliers maximum - Lot 4 6 suppliers maximum - Lot 5 6 suppliers maximum ## CPV classification Engineering-related scientific and technical services Test drilling work Test boring work Geotechnical engineering services Ground investigation work Trench-digging work Excavation work at archaeological sites Drilling and exploration work Foundation work and water-well drilling Groundwater pollution monitoring or control services Source Find a Tender (UK) · Notice ocds-h6vhtk-06c632-2026-07-08T11:57:16+01:00 [View official notice](https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/ocds-h6vhtk-06c632-2026-07-08T11:57:16+01:00) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Anglian Water Services: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/anglian-water-services) [Sector More Architecture, engineering & surveying tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/architecture-engineering-surveying) ## More tenders like this [Asbestos Management Framework · Home Group · 25 days left · 13 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15476-5fff-736e-ae2e-0c8a400c7297/asbestos-management-framework) [Infrastructure works consultancy services – Contrôle extérieur des chaussées · Collectivité européenne d Alsace · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-1730-733b-8247-a32bbbe2211c/france-infrastructure-works-consultancy-services-controle-exterieur-des-chau) [Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services – Single Party Framework Agreement for Architect Led Integrated Design Team Services for Fire Safety Remediation Works for Dublin City Council · Dublin City Council · 5 days left · 23 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0a15-7156-849b-5a223dd6d615/ireland-architectural-construction-engineering-and-inspection-services-sin) [Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services – Būvprojekta izstrāde un autoruzraudzība fasādes siltināšanai kārtās Dzirciema ielā 16, Rīgā – 1.kārta, C korpuss · Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-3915-73d1-83e6-c378f9f7a926/latvia-architectural-construction-engineering-and-inspection-services-buvp) [Technical assistance services – Suivi et gestion de chantiers de réhabilitation de sites pollués · SPAQuE · 15 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-155e-73c2-a593-9e17375422ac/belgium-technical-assistance-services-suivi-et-gestion-de-chantiers-de-rehab) [Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works – Dokumentace pro povolení záměru stavby č. 9567 Radlická radiála JZM - Smíchov; v úseku MÚK Bucharova – MÚK Jinonice · Hlavní Město Praha · 15 days left · 3 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-0c15-72b2-bb19-c3ab1550e67e/czechia-engineering-design-services-for-the-construction-of-civil-engineering)