Affinity Water launches early market engagement for £425 million Grand Union Canal Transfer scheme
Affinity Water has today launched an early market engagement exercise for its proposed £510 million (inc VAT) Grand Union Canal Transfer scheme - the capex scheme is crucial to securing future water supply for Affinity Water customers in the Southeast of England.
Thames Water awards framework agreement for traffic control services in South London
Thames Water has awarded a framework agreement for traffic control services in South London - services include supply of traffic lights and associated equipment, CAD drawings, and enabling services.
Portsmouth Water awards Cappagh £136m AMP8 Infrastructure and Smart Water Meter Installation contracts
Portsmouth Water and Cappagh have announced the award of two AMP8 agreements by Portsmouth Water following a competitive tender process.
Ofwat issues £90 million tender for Water Efficiency Campaign in England and Wales
Water sector regulator Ofwat has issued the formal tender notice for its £90 million (inc VAT) Water Efficiency Campaign (WEC) – with a tight deadline of 24th July 2025 to return the Procurement Specific Questionnaire.
Thames Water appoints AtkinsRéalis/Stantec jv as Technical Partner to develop water transfer project
Thames Water has awarded a contract to develop designs for its Severn to Thames Transfer project to an AtkinsRéalis and Stantec joint venture.
Natural Resources Wales awards £4.5 million framework contract for Water Supervision Services 2025-29
Natural Resources Wales has awarded a framework contract for Water Supervision Services 2025-29 worth an estimated £4.5 million (ex VAT).
Wessex Water invites contractors and investors to register for launch event for £414 million Poole Water Recycling and Transfer SRO
Wessex Water is inviting contractors and investors to register their interest in attending an in-person initial industry briefing and launch event scheduled for Tuesday 9th September 2025 to be held in central London for the £414 million (inc VAT) Poole Water Recycling and Transfer SRO.
South West Water invites contractors and investors to register for launch event for £1 billion Cheddar 2 Reservoir project
South West Water is seeking supply chain engagement with contractors and investors in the £1 billion Cheddar 2 Reservoir project – the water company is planning to hold an initial industry briefing and launch event scheduled for Tuesday 9th September 2025, to be held at a central London venue.
Severn Trent Water establishes dynamic market system for pipeline inspection equipment procurement
Severn Trent Water and sister company Hafren Dyfrdwy Cyfyngedig have established a dynamic market system for the purchase and hire of pipeline inspection equipment for use in waste and water pipelines.
United Utilities gives supply chain early headsup for upcoming £120 million AMP8 tender for continuous water quality monitoring
United Utilities has given the supply chain an early headsup on an upcoming £120 million AMP8 tender for continuous water quality monitoring due to be issued in September.
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South West Water explores new approach to sludge dewatering in UK-first municipal trial
South West Water has hosted the first municipal trial of the Fournier Rotary Press in the UK, assessing its potential to improve sludge dewatering performance and support future biosolids standards. -
Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
Near-real-time microbial monitoring of wastewater discharge and bathing waters is now possible thanks to the BactoSense ID solution created by Swiss-based bNovate Technologies.
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