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Appointment of Financial Advisers for Ofwat's Major Projects Pipeline

Awarded 08 Dec 2025

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Awarded08 Dec 2025
Value£3,500,000.01
AgencyO F W A T
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Expires in 2y 1mo3y term, 30% elapsed
Awarded 8 Dec 2025Expires 7 Dec 2028

O F W A T awarded a contract to Deloitte LLP, Grant Thornton UK Advisory & Tax LLP, and Ernst & Young LLP for financial advisory services related to the delivery of the Major Projects pipeline.

The contract, valued at AUD 3,500,000.01, was procured through the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Management Consultancy Framework Four (MCF4) (RM6309), Lot 4 Finance.

The suppliers will form a panel of up to three financial advisers to support policy development and all projects in the Major Projects pipeline, including advising on commercial and regulatory approaches, reviewing value-for-money analysis and financial models, and supporting the overall programme development.

The work may also include projects commissioned by the Ofwat element of RAPID.

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