Kier group has this morning confirmed that it has launched a takeover bid for Mouchel.
Kier has made the announcement confirming that it has held preliminary discussions with Mouchel regarding a potential acquisition in response to recent press speculation.
In a statement issued to the Stock Exchange, Kier said that there can be no certainty that an acquisition of Mouchel will be completed and that a further announcement would be made if and when appropriate.
Both firms are key players in the UK water sector.
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England.
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.

Southern Water has released film and images showing what it’s like to walk inside Hampshire’s expanded Yew Hill underground reservoir for the very last time, before it gets filled with water.
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.