United Utilities has announced the successful bidders who have been awarded contracts for the provision of construction and engineering services for the upcoming 2015-20 AMP6 capital investment period.
The contracts, which could be extended to 2026, have been split into two categories – Construction Delivery Partners and Engineering Services Partners.
The successful bidders are as follows:
Construction Delivery Partners
- MMB (Mott MacDonald Bentley)
- C2V+ (CH2M Hill and VolkerStevin)
- Advance (Balfour Beatty and MWH)
- LiMA (Laing O’Rourke and Imtech, with support from Atkins)
The Construction Delivery Partners will assist with the design and build of major construction projects. The total value of the contracts is dependent on the outcome of United Utilities’ Price Review Submission currently being considered by water regulator Ofwat. Ofwat’s final determination is expected to be published in December 2014.
The contract for the Engineering Services Partner to provide engineering consultancy services across the entire United Utilities business has been awarded in full to Jacobs UK. Potential contract value is up to £240 million.
Steven Fraser, United Utilities managing director, commented:
“Today’s announcement is the result of a lengthy, robust and rigorous selection process and we’re confident that these are the right partners to help deliver real improvements for our customers and the environment during AMP6 and beyond.”
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