Severn Trent Water has launched an early market engagement exercise invitng the supply chain of its intention to to submit ideas and solutions for a major zero spills initiative.
The water company has set out its intention in a Prior Information Notice entitled Wavemakers International inviting the supply chain to submit ideas and solutions to address a number of questions.
Launching the initiative, the water company says:
“Severn Trent and our partners believe that we should aim to go beyond our obligations and that the application of a "zero spills" mindset is key to this. This is the mindset that, to truly get to zero spills, there is no one single solution as every catchment is different and it will require a combination of ideas and solutions.
“The purpose of this Prior Information Notice is to uncover innovative solutions that collectively lead to zero spills in stormwater management.”
Participants in the market engagement exercise are being invited to address the following key areas:
Support Optimisation
Explore innovative approaches, with a focus on AI and Smart Control, to enhance efficiency and optimise to prevent spills across both waste networks and waste treatment facilities.
How can low-cost sensor solutions enhance stormwater management and prevent spills in wastewater networks?
Enable Separation
Propose solutions for effective separation of different waste streams. Consider surface water separation, rainwater harvesting and other methods to minimise harm to the environment.
How does rainwater harvesting help overcome surface water management challenges and offer a sustainable solution for non-potable water usage?
Treatment Enhancement
Develop novel treatments for wastewater, whether at the treatment works to allow more flow to pass through or within the network.
How can we enhance the effectiveness of existing treatment processes or introduce novel solutions within the network to prevent storm overflows?
Smart Storage and Flushing Solutions
Design intelligent storage systems for wastewater and rainwater, considering both shortterm and long-term needs.
Include considerations into how these storage solutions can be integrated into wider network optimisation.
How can we develop smart storage solutions, including temporary and intelligent sewer flushing in the network, to increase capacity at treatment works and allow for smoother flow?
Interested suppliers are asked to send their suggestions ansd solutions via email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Click here to access the Prior Information Notice
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