Southern Water Business Management Consultancy Framework — £65.3M (Jul 2026): Southern Water has appointed 35 suppliers across 5 lots covering regulatory advice, regulatory economic advisory and related professional services. Named appointees include WSP, Mott MacDonald, AECOM, Arcadis, AtkinsRéalis, Stantec, PA Consulting, Baringa, PricewaterhouseCoopers, CEPA, Oxera and Turner & Townsend. Source: Contract Award Notice, Find a Tender, 14 Jul 2026.
Kier — South West Water Network Services Alliance Extension, c.£140M (Jul 2026): Kier will continue delivering maintenance, network improvements and smart metering rollout for South West Water for a further two years under an extended alliance agreement, extending a relationship of more than two decades. Subcontracting opportunities available across metering installation, network maintenance and asset improvement works. Source: Water Magazine, 14 Jul 2026.
Severn Trent Innovation Strategic Partnerships Framework — £24M (Jul 2026): Severn Trent Water has appointed 9 firms to its Innovation Strategic Partnerships Framework, covering identification, evaluation, trialling and implementation of innovative solutions across its operations. Named appointees include Aiimi Ltd, AtkinsRéalis Water (UK), Binnies Ltd, Capgemini UK, Doosan Enpure, Jacobs UK, Mott MacDonald and SUEZ Advanced Solutions UK. Source: Contract Award Notice, Find a Tender, 29 Jul 2026.
Severn Trent Wastewater Design Automation Software — £520,200 (Jul 2026): Transcend Software Inc directly awarded a £520,200 contract by Severn Trent Water for wastewater design automation software, enabling end-to-end early-stage engineering design for water and wastewater treatment infrastructure. Source: Contract Award Notice, Find a Tender, 28 Jul 2026.
Yorkshire Water Technical Services & Assurance Framework (June 2026): Nine consultancies appointed to Lot 1 (feasibility and engineering support, £80m estimated value) — AECOM, Arcadis, Arup, Binnies, Egis, JBA Consulting, Pell Frischmann, Pick Everard and Sweco. Lot 7 (strategic design) awarded to a sole appointee. This is one of the last major AMP8 framework appointments to be confirmed across the sector.
Most major AMP8 capital delivery frameworks are now awarded. The next competitive procurement window for Tier 1 contractors and consultants opens from approximately 2028, when the first wave of 4–5 year AMP8 frameworks approach renewal. Tier 2 subcontractors should now be approaching framework holders directly for supply chain opportunities rather than waiting for open tenders. See the Forward Pipeline for upcoming framework renewal notices.
England & Wales — Large Water & Sewerage Companies
AMP8 Framework Appointments
| Framework / Alliance | Value | Appointed firms | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
@one Alliance — AMP8 Collaborative capital delivery — integrated alliance model |
£2.6bn | Balfour BeattyBarhaleBinniesMott MacDonald BentleyMWH TreatmentSkanskaSweco | From Apr 2024 |
IMR Alliance Infrastructure maintenance, repair & replacement |
£200m | Clancy DocwraClaret Civil EngineeringDanaher & WalshPublic Sewer Services | Oct 2024 |
Major Projects Framework Fens/Lincolnshire reservoir programme |
£1.8bn | Award due July 2026 | Pending |
Programme Delivery Partner 15-year programme management framework |
— | Procurement underway | Pending |
Regulatory Assurance Services Regulatory compliance and assurance advisory |
£4.8m | Aqua Consultants | Awarded |
AMP8 Framework Appointments
| Framework | Value | Appointed firms | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Professional Services Framework Engineering consultancy across capital programme |
£400m | AECOMArcadisAtkinsRéalis/Stantec JVCPCJacobsMott MacDonaldStantecTurner & TownsendWSP | Dec 2024 (9 firms) |
Smart Meters — NB-IoT 204,700 smart meter communications network |
£48.5m | Vodafone | Awarded |
Capital Delivery & Network Services Construction and civils delivery frameworks |
— | Procurement continuing | Pending |
Tunnels & Aqueducts Programme 48km+ tunnel inspection & maintenance (via Barhale) |
£12.5m | Barhale | Jun 2026 |
Digital Contingent Labour Framework Digital and technology contingent workforce solutions |
— | North Highland | Awarded |
AMP8 Framework Appointments
| Framework | Value | Appointed firms | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Legal Services Panel 4 lots — legal advisory across the business |
£30m | Lot-by-lot detail being compiled | Feb 2025 |
Insurance Claims Handling & Remediation Claims management and remediation works |
£12.5m | Firms being confirmed | Feb 2026 |
Analytical Monitors Framework Monitoring equipment and services |
£25.78m | Firms being confirmed | Awarded |
Land & Consents Framework Land acquisition, wayleaves and consents for capital programme |
— | Dalcour Maclaren | Awarded |
Land & Planning Framework Planning consultancy and land management |
— | Fisher German | Awarded |
Innovation Strategic Partnerships Framework Identification, evaluation, trialling and implementation of innovative solutions across ST operations |
£24m | Aiimi Ltd · AtkinsRéalis Water (UK) · Binnies Ltd · Capgemini UK · Doosan Enpure · Jacobs UK · Mott MacDonald · SUEZ Advanced Solutions UK · +1 being confirmed | Jul 2026 |
Wastewater Design Automation Software End-to-end early-stage engineering design for water and wastewater treatment infrastructure — direct award |
£520,200 | Transcend Software Inc Sole appointment | Jul 2026 |
Capital Delivery Frameworks — AMP8 Civil, M&E and infrastructure works across the £15bn AMP8 programme |
— | Full lot-by-lot data being compiled — check back soon | Being tracked |
AMP9–11 Capital Delivery Framework(s) New generation capital delivery & design — AMP9, AMP10 and AMP11 across the Midlands · Includes separate Design Services tender |
Up to £25bn | Pre-market engagement — UK2 notices imminent · Procurement commences early 2027 | Pre-Market Engagement |
AMP8 Framework Appointments
| Framework | Value | Appointed firms | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Severn Trent Group — Legal Services Panel Hafren Dyfrdwy is named within the Severn Trent group procurement. RAG 5 requires separate regulatory accounts but group frameworks can cover HD where STW and HD share the procurement. |
£30m (group) | Named in STW group panel · Firms being confirmed — check back soon | Feb 2025 |
Severn Trent Group — Insurance Claims Named in Severn Trent group procurement notice |
£12.5m (group) | Named in STW group notice · Firms being confirmed — check back soon | Feb 2026 |
HD-specific capital works AMP8 capital delivery specific to the HD licence area — smaller scale than STW |
Framework data being tracked — contact us if you have updates | Tracking | |
AMP8 Framework Appointments
| Framework | Value | Appointed firms | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Major Infrastructure Framework Capital delivery — civil and mechanical/electrical |
£3bn | KierMurphyCostainVolkerStevin/Jacobs JVMMB/JN Bentley JVBarhaleGalliford TryGHD | Awarded |
Reservoir Works Framework Reservoir improvement programme |
£205m | AE YatesStonburyJVTCleantech CivilsAskam Civil | Oct 2025 |
Minor Works M&E and Civils 60p in every £1 committed to North West regional spend |
— | Network PlusAvove30+ firms | Awarded |
Operational Audit Framework Independent operational audit and assurance |
— | Jacobs | Nov 2025 |
Odour Control Unit Routine Sampling MCERTS-compliant 6-monthly odour monitoring — Industrial Emissions Directive permitted wastewater sites. AMP8 & AMP9 OCU capital programme. |
£3m | Element Materials Technology Environmental UK LtdOlfasense UK Ltd | Jul 2026 |
AMP8 Framework Appointments
| Framework | Value | Appointed firms | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Professional Services Framework Engineering and project management consultancy |
— | AECOMArupKPMGMott MacDonaldStantecTurner & TownsendWSP | Jun 2024 (7 firms) |
Fleet Management Vehicle fleet management across network |
£45m | Appointed — details Silver only | May 2025 |
Technology Specialist Services Digital and technology suppliers — rolling entry |
— | Open framework — rolling entry for digital suppliers | 8-year open framework |
Sewer Rehabilitation & Maintenance Sewer lining and network maintenance |
— | Cappagh BrowneLanes GroupMcAllister Bros | Awarded |
Business Management Consultancy Framework Regulatory advice, regulatory economic advisory and related professional services — 5 lots |
£65.3m | WSPMott MacDonaldAECOMArcadisAtkinsRéalisStantecPA ConsultingBaringaPricewaterhouseCoopersCEPAOxeraTurner & Townsend+ 23 further firms | Jul 2026 (35 firms) |
Andover Link Main — Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) 22.8km new underground water main linking Crab Wood WSR. 69.60 BNG units — hedgerow, watercourse and area habitats. |
£2.06m | Wild Capital 1 Ltd | Jun 2026 |
AMP8 Framework Appointments
| Framework | Value | Appointed firms | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Living Water Enterprise (LWE) Technical and delivery partners — collaborative model |
— | 12 technical & delivery partners8-year framework | Awarded |
AMP8 Works Framework 33 firms — 11 new entrants to water sector. 60p in every £1 to North East region. |
— | 33 firms11 new water sector entrants | May 2024 |
Pallister Park Mains Renewal 12km+ ageing mains replacement — first AMP8 mains scheme |
£2.6m | Appointed — details Silver only | Jun 2026 |
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) — AMP8 Hedgerow, watercourse & habitat units across NWL and Essex & Suffolk capital sites (2 lots: 70%/30% split). 9 suppliers appointed. |
£6.84m | EBL HB LtdWild Capital 1 LtdPlantlife InternationalNorthumberland Wildlife TrustMiddlemarch EnvironmentalAdvance NorthumberlandNatural Asset PartnersGeorge Thompson (Great Oakley) LtdBraxted Park Farms | Jun 2026 |
AMP8 Framework Appointments
| Framework | Details | Appointed firms | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
NWL Group — Living Water Enterprise (LWE) Essex & Suffolk covered under Northumbrian Water Group's LWE framework |
Group framework | 12 NWL group partners | Awarded |
NWL Group — AMP8 Works Framework 33-firm framework covering NWL group licence areas including Essex & Suffolk |
Group framework | 33 firms | May 2024 |
Essex & Suffolk-specific works AMP8 capital delivery specific to the E&S licence area |
— | Framework data being tracked | Tracking |
AMP8 Framework Appointments
| Framework | Term | Appointed firms | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Design & Build Framework Major capital delivery — long-term partnership |
11 years | Morgan SindallKierGalliford Try | Sep 2024 |
Design Consultancy Framework Engineering and environmental design consultancy |
— | AECOMAtkinsRéalisStantecMott MacDonaldPell FrischmannSwecoGHD | Sep 2024 (7 firms) |
Mechanical & Electrical Framework MEICA works across capital programme |
— | KierGalliford TryBridges ElectricalTrant EngineeringOCU | Sep 2024 |
CDF Framework Civil delivery framework |
11 years | Envolve Infrastructure | Awarded |
Civils Support Framework General civils, mainlaying, potable/wastewater infrastructure & reservoirs — 5 lots across north/south/west sub-regions |
£65m | 43 contractors appointedincl. AT Group (SW)Bartlett ContractorsHercules Site Services | 5 years · Apr 2025 |
AMP8 Framework Appointments
Welsh Water framework data being compiled
Capital delivery framework appointments for Dŵr Cymru's AMP8 programme are being tracked and will be published here as appointments are confirmed. Let us know if you have information to add.
England & Wales — Smaller Water-Only Companies
M&E Maintenance Framework — appointed 2025
Capital maintenance frameworks — being tracked
Scottish Water
SR24 Framework Appointments
| Framework | Value | Appointed firms | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
DV4 Enterprise SR24 capital delivery — largest single water sector programme in UK. Stantec & AECOM as Primary Designers; M Group Water, Mott MacDonald Bentley, Farrans, WGM Engineering & Ross-shire Engineering as Asset Delivery Partners. Initial 7-year term, extendable to 13. |
£9bn | StantecAECOMM Group WaterMott MacDonald BentleyFarransWGM EngineeringRoss-shire Engineering | 7 partners · Dec 2025 |
Tier 2 Regional Framework Specifically for smaller and specialist firms — new route into Scottish Water supply chain |
— | Planned 2026 | Procurement planned |
PAC Supply Framework Polyaluminium chloride — water treatment chemical |
£7.1m | Charles Tennant & Company | 8-year · Feb 2026 |
Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Two-way network connection — completed |
£235m | Completed 2025 | Completed 2025 |
Northern Ireland Water
PC21 Framework Appointments
| Framework | Value | Appointed firms | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Water Treatment Chemicals Multiple lots — disinfection, coagulation and specialist chemicals |
£6m+ | Brenntag UKCentral Chemical SuppliesChemvironWilson Salt | 2024 |
Civil & Infrastructure Frameworks Capital delivery and network works |
— | Firms being confirmed — check back soon | Awarded |
Professional Services Frameworks Engineering and consultancy |
— | Firms being confirmed — check back soon | Awarded |
Metered Electricity Supply Supply of metered electricity to NI Water sites — 1 Oct 2026 to 30 Sep 2028, extendable to 2033 |
c.£640m | 3T Power LtdLCC Power Ltd | Awarded Jul 2026 |
Uisce Éireann (Irish Water)
RC4 Framework Appointments
Uisce Éireann framework data being compiled
RC4 civil, MEICA and consultancy framework appointments across regional geographic lots are being tracked. Data will be published as appointments are confirmed via eTenders.gov.ie. Contact us if you have updates.
MOD Water, Crown Dependencies & Retail
Defence Water Services Programme
| Framework | Value | Appointed firms | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Aquatrine A — Current Operator 25-year single-operator water & wastewater management across defence sites |
£1bn+ | Ancala Water Services | In operation |
Other Current Operators Additional defence estate zones |
— | Severn Trent ServicesVeolia Water Nevis | In operation |
Defence Water Services Programme (DWSP) Successor programme — single operator across all defence sites. EOI deadline was Mar 2026. |
£2.6bn | Award expected Aug 2027 | Procurement underway |
Water Direct — Tankering 4-year exclusive emergency tankering framework |
— | Ancala Water Services | Feb 2025 |