Fens and Lincolnshire Reservoir Programme: Supply Chain Market Engagement

Anglian Water Services Limited (AWS) is seeking to understand supply chain capability and capacity for two major reservoir projects designed to address water security challenges in the East of England. The Fens Reservoir and Lincolnshire Reservoir schemes will provide drinking water supplies and environmental benefits to communities across the region. AWS is conducting targeted market engagement across five priority supply chain areas: Aggregates, Pipelines and Valves, Low Carbon Plant and Equipment, Earthworks, and Logistics and Integration. This engagement is exploratory in nature and is not a formal procurement or competitive tender. Through Market Sounding Questionnaires (MSQs) and potential follow-up meetings, AWS aims to gather evidence on: current and future market capacity; delivery constraints and lead times; skills and local supply chain availability; technical and certification requirements; logistics and infrastructure needs; innovation opportunities; sustainability options; supplier investment requirements; critical decision timings; and opportunities for early market intervention. Participation in this engagement will not confer advantage or disadvantage in future procurements. Information gathered will inform AWS's procurement strategy, commercial packaging, and potential early market-shaping activities to ensure successful programme delivery. MSQs are being released on a rolling basis: Aggregates (13-30 November 2026); Pipelines and Valves and Low Carbon Plant and Equipment (17 November-4 December 2026); Logistics and Integration (expected December 2026); and Earthworks (expected January 2027). Interested suppliers should watch for questionnaire releases in their areas of expertise.