United Infrastructure has been awarded a contract by Northumbrian Water as its smart metering solution installation partner in the North East of England.
The three-year contract with an option to extend for five years will see United Infrastructure help Northumbrian Water achieve a fully smart meter portfolio by 2035. This transformation programme will involve the installation of 750,000 meters during this period.
The smart meter rollout will empower Northumbrian Water’s customers with near real-time data on their water usage, helping them make informed decisions to conserve water and reduce their bills.
It will also enable Northumbrian Water to detect and repair leaks more quickly, minimising water loss and disruptions and ensuring the long-term sustainability of water resources and helping to protect the environment.
United Infrastructure’s expert engineering team will work alongside Northumbrian Water to deliver an end-to-end service to deliver meter installations to make the process easy to administer, including use of core IT systems, planning and scheduling of work.
United Infrastructure has a longstanding, collaborative relationship with Northumbrian Water. Its engineer-led expertise has helped maintain the water network across the whole of the Northumbrian Water supply area since 2005 – ensuring a resilient water supply for the North East of England.
Scott Beard, Managing Director, Water, United Infrastructure, commented:
“We are delighted to have been appointed by Northumbrian Water to deliver this transformational smart meter programme which will deliver improvements for Northumbrian Water’s customers and the sustainability of future water supplies. This award is built upon our long-term relationship with our client and is a testament to United Infrastructure’s smart metering capabilities.
“We look forward to working closely with Northumbrian Water to help deliver this programme of works successfully and safely”.
Gary Adams, Head of Metering at Northumbrian Water, said:
“We’re excited to be working with United Infrastructure on our ambitious smart metering programme. This partnership is a key step in our journey to help our customers better understand and manage their water use, while protecting this precious resource for future generations.”
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