United Utilities has gone out to tender with a major water mains construction contract worth up to £40 million.
The contract covers the construction of the Williamsgate to Summergrove Water Main - the detailed design, construction and commissioning of approximately 24 km of large diameter water mains in the West Cumbria region.
Estimated value is between £30 million to £40 million.
Interested suppliers are required to complete a pre-qualification questionnaire which can be obtained from United Utilities.
Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate is 17th November – click here to access the tender documentation.
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