About Kier Water
Kier Infrastructure & Overseas division has one of the broadest AMP8 framework footprints of any single contractor. With positions spanning Wessex Water, Yorkshire Water, Southern Water and other programmes, Kier's water sector team is running one of the sector's largest AMP8 delivery programmes. Their combined civils, M&E and multi-discipline capability — backed by Kier's group resources — makes them a primary procurement target for specialist Tier 2 and Tier 3 subcontractors.
AMP8 Framework Positions
Kier Water holds the following confirmed AMP8 framework appointments in the UK water sector:
| Water Company | Framework | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Wessex Water | Capital Delivery Framework (3 Lots) | Won 3 of 4 lots on £3.7bn framework. One of the strongest individual framework positions in AMP8. |
| Yorkshire Water | £850m Non-Infrastructure Works | Appointed as one of 7 contractors. Active procurement of specialist subcontractors. |
| Southern Water | Strategic Delivery Partner Framework | Appointed alongside Costain/MWH JV and Galliford Try on the £3.7bn SDP programme. |
| Yorkshire Water | £850m Utility Framework (with Galliford Try) | Joint appointment for utility framework at Yorkshire Water. |
Supply Chain Opportunities
Kier's scale across multiple AMP8 frameworks creates substantial and sustained sub-contractor demand. Key procurement categories include: civil engineering subcontractors, MEICA contractors, electrical specialists, pipeline installation, trenchless technology, environmental consultancy, ecological survey and BNG, specialist groundworks, surveying and setting out, temporary works design, and HSE advisory services.
Water Industry Hub tracks all AMP8 framework appointments and live tenders — including sub-lot details and named Tier 1 contacts — so you can target your business development at the right people at the right time. Silver membership includes a framework watch list covering Kier Water and all other major AMP8 contractors.
How to Work With Kier Water
Kier operates a Supply Chain Plus portal for subcontractor registration and pre-qualification. Kier Integrated Services holds relevant WIRS and UVDB pre-qualification expectations for all water sector supply chain partners. Attending Kier's supply chain events — typically held at the start of major framework mobilisation — is the most effective route to Tier 2 positions. Early engagement with Kier's commercial and operations teams on the specific framework you are targeting is strongly recommended.
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