United Utilities is seeking supply chain input ahead of going out to tender with an AMP8 contract for supply, delivery and install of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps with an estimated total value of £78 million (inc VAT).

 “SAS (Surplus Activated Sludge) is a bit weird and can do odd things,” says Stuart Chatten, Lead Bioresources Technician at Whitlingham Water Recycling Centre (WRC), one of Anglian Water’s principal centres for processing sewage, serving a population of 400,000.

The Silvertown Tunnel’s pumping system is reducing the risk of flooding, delays and costly maintenance, while supporting the long-term resilience of London’s transport network, says Ian Ireland, large pumping projects programme manager, Xylem UK.

Manufacturer of variable frequency drive (VFD) technology Invertek Drives Ltd has celebrated producing its three millionth VFD - just three years after the two-million milestone, demonstrating rapidly growing demand for its energy-saving solutions.

Southern Water has published a Periodic Indicative Notice announcing its upcoming £400 million AMP8 procurement process for its pump supply, install, maintenance, repair and hire programme.

New, more efficient pumps, recently installed in Ballygomartin Water Pumping Station (WPS) are paving the way for energy savings and lower costs for NI Water.

Yorkshire Water and its partners Morrisons Water Services and Intelligent Gels have successfully trialled the use of gel to remove sediments from rising mains.

Anglian Water has gone out to tender with an AMP7/8 contract for efficiency and optimisation consultancy services for clean water worth an estimated £4 million.

Scottish Water staff have spoken about their battle to safeguard the water supply to homes and businesses in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire after severe flooding a fortnight ago forced the shutdown of its Ballater Water Treatment Works.

Anglian Water is looking for supply chain input and expertise on efficiency and optimisation opportunities across its water recycling network.