Supporting AMP8 Capital Investment Programmes (2025–2030)
Severn Trent Water (STW) and Hafren Dyfrdwy (HD) are launching a procurement for the Provision of Archaeological Survey Services to support delivery of their AMP8 capital investment programmes. Together, these programmes represent one of the largest environmental and infrastructure enhancement portfolios in the UK water sector, focusing on improved river health, reduced storm overflow impacts, strengthened resilience, and sustainable long term infrastructure.
Archaeology will play a vital role in ensuring that essential infrastructure development is delivered responsibly, with a robust understanding and protection of the historic environment across both operating regions.
About the Opportunity
We are seeking archaeological partners to support a broad and varied pipeline of capital projects, covering:
• Desk Based Assessments and Historic Environment Record reviews
• Fieldwork including geophysics, trial trenching, evaluations, and watching briefs
• Archaeological advice supporting planning, environmental assessments, and design development
• Digital GIS mapping, data capture, and recording to support evidence-led decisions
• High-quality, consistent reporting meeting both STW and HD requirements
• Flexible support across multiple geographic areas and project types
This procurement provides suppliers with access to a diverse programme of work, spanning rural, urban, and environmentally sensitive locations.
Why This Opportunity?
Clear Ambitions, Aligned Outcomes
Both STW and HD are delivering significant AMP8 investment aimed at environmental enhancement, river health and responsible infrastructure delivery. This opportunity enables suppliers to support heritage considerations across both regions in a coordinated and consistent way.
A Significant and Stable Work Pipeline
The AMP8 programmes represent a long-term, reliable flow of archaeological investigation and advisory work, offering sustained demand across a wide range of project settings.
Collaboration & Innovation Encouraged
We are seeking suppliers who can bring:
• Innovative and efficient survey methods
• Effective, well managed fieldwork practices
• Modern digital capture and reporting tools
• High-quality outputs delivered at pace
Your work will support environmental improvements and responsible development across two water companies.
Who Should Apply?
We welcome interest from archaeological organisations that can demonstrate:
• Experience supporting infrastructure, utilities, or similar regulated sectors
• Capability to deliver both desk based assessments and/or fieldwork activities
• Strong digital, GIS and data management competencies
• Ability to scale support across varied project locations
• A commitment to high professional and heritage standards
• A proactive, collaborative approach to problem solving and project delivery
Delivering the Future While Protecting the Past
This procurement offers a unique opportunity to support essential infrastructure improvements across AMP8 while ensuring that the historic environment is thoroughly understood, respected, and protected.
To express interest or request further information, please access the opportunity via the following links:
Find a Tender: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010130-2026?origin=Dashboard