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United Utilities has added 18 more firms to its design and build framework set up to deliver £2.75 billion worth of capital projects.
The 18 firms join seven partners already announced by United Utilities to deliver its major infrastructure programme during the next asset management period (2025-2030).
Yates, Barhale, Bethell, Eric Wright Civils, Forkers, Murphy, Network Plus, Sapphire, United Living and Ward and Burke will be working with United Utilities on projects to improve its network infrastructure.
While Avove, bWGM, Eric Wright Water, Ross-Shire, Glanua, Lagan Infrastructure, Mott MacDonald Bentley, and Stonbury will be working on projects to improve its process treatment facilities.
Jane Simpson, capital delivery director at United Utilities, said: “We’re really pleased to have chosen 18 great partners who will complement the seven partners that we have already announced to help deliver our ambitious plans and transform our infrastructure across the region.
“For the first time we’re engaging directly with these partners who will do the work, rather than through large management contractors. This will allow us to be more agile and ensures we have a mix of partners able to deliver at speed, whilst securing the best value for our customers.”
United Utilities has submitted a £13.7 billion investment plan for 2025-2030 to Ofwat. The company says if its PR24 plans are approved by Ofwat, the investment will be the largest in water and wastewater infrastructure in the North West in more than a century.
Following the announcement of the forthcoming general election, Ofwat recently revealed that it will issue its draft determinations on water company business plans for 2025-2030 a month later than planned – on Thursday 11 July.
The regulator is reviewing whether the final determinations, due in December, will also have to be delayed and has set a “backstop” date of 31 January.
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