Contractor consultation starts on £5bn reservoir building plan

Aaron Morby 1 year ago
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Anglian Water is starting market engagement with all-tier contractors on its ambitious plan to build two major reservoir projects.

Lagoon in the north west of the Fens reservoir where water levels will remain steady for leisure use
Lagoon in the north west of the Fens reservoir where water levels will remain steady for leisure use

The £5bn Lincolnshire and Fens Reservoir Programme is expected to go out to tender on in January 2027.

Anglian procurement chiefs are now seeking to engage interested firms to inform the main works contract procurement and packaging strategy.

Under the present plan, main works contractors will be responsible for the detailed design and construction of the assets within the project.

Anglian said this would require extensive involvement and expertise of Tier 2/3 supply chain specialists, covering all the necessary groundworks, building, water treatment plant, MEICA and associated activities.

Fens Reservoir


Distinctive ‘ammonite’ shape of the emerging Fens design

Construction to start between 2029-2031 to come into service in 2036.

The proposed scheme will be located 30 miles north of Cambridge between Chatteris and March.

At its greatest dimensions, it will be 2.6km wide and 2.4km long to the embankment toe.

Lincolnshire Reservoir


Construction to start between 2029-2031 for 2039 delivery

The proposed LR scheme location is 30 miles south of Lincoln. The reservoir will be 2.6km wide and 3.2km long to the embankment toe.

Lotting structure


Lot 1: Reservoir Construction

Lot 2: Treated Water Transfers

Lot 3: Water Treatment Works

Lot 4: Raw water Transfers

A  market pack and questionnaire is being issues ahead of possible one to one talks.

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