Anglian Water has confirmed an unincorporated joint venture between AtkinsRéalis, Mace and Turner & Townsend as its new Programme Delivery Partner (PDP) to support its capital investment delivery over the next fifteen years.

The landmark deal will begin with the water company’s biggest ever business plan for AMP8 worth £11 billion, which kicked off in April and will continue until 2030.

The £1 billion agreement, which is set to last until the end of AMP10 in 2040, will see a partnership with Anglian Water across its entire investment programme to drive frontier delivery for its customers and the environment. It will include major projects such as its two new reservoirs, in the Fens and Lincolnshire.

Anglian Water said the agreement is one of the largest contracts of its type offered to date in the water industry, and by far the biggest delivery partner contract in UK infrastructure at present.

Andy Alder, Managing Director for Anglian Water’s Major Infrastructure Delivery said:

“We already know that working collaboratively across the value chain helps drive consistency, efficiency and innovation so that we can deliver the best value for money for our customers and protect the environment that we work in.

“As our Programme Delivery Partner, AtkinsRéalis, Mace and Turner & Townsend will help us roll out this approach across our whole capital programme, which is vital to help us deliver our biggest investment ever into our region.

“Throughout the procurement process, it was clear that AtkinsRéalis, Mace and Turner & Townsend bring the right experience to provide a wide range of capabilities across portfolio, programme and major projects. As we look to transform our business, with a record investment into our region’s infrastructure worth £11 billion, it’s vital that our new Programme Delivery Partner is committed to working collaboratively with us, and we’re confident that AtkinsRéalis, Mace and Turner & Townsend are the right partners to do that.

“This couldn’t be coming at a more crucial time, with our region set to grow by more than 700,000 people by 2043, and a massive programme of infrastructure and environmental upgrades needed to support this growth.”

Jason Tucker, Director of Commercial Operations for Anglian Water, said:

“We’ve put collaboration at the heart of our delivery strategy for more than twenty years, through our industry-leading alliancing models. As we’ve entered into AMP8, we’ve been shifting up a gear across the board, and our approach to capital investment delivery is no exception. This new strategic partnership with AtkinsRéalis, Mace and Turner & Townsend is a hugely exciting new phase for this approach, as part of our broader ambition to transform our business and deliver much-needed investment for our customers into the future.”

JV will work across Anglian Water’s entire, wide-ranging capital investment programme

The contract presents a unique opportunity for the joint venture to work across Anglian Water’s entire, wide-ranging capital investment programme. The PDP will work in a fully integrated and collaborative way with Anglian Water to deliver the programme, as well as its subsequent business plans for the following decade.

Mike McNicholas, Managing Director for AtkinsRéalis Infrastructure UK&I, said described the deal as

“a once-in-a-generation opportunity” to ensure the delivery of a safe, resilient and clean water supply for millions of people in their homes, schools and businesses for many years to come, commenting:

“This will be a truly collaborative approach to draw on an impressive breadth of combined expertise and deployment of resources and services from AtkinsRéalis and our industry partners, and we look forward to working with Anglian Water Services to deliver the biggest programme of works ever planned for the region.”

Davendra Dabasia, CEO for Mace Consult, said:

"Anglian Water's record investment into its infrastructure requires an approach to delivery that matches the ambition. Mace and its JV partners, working together as a united Programme Delivery Partner, are ready to rise to that challenge, blending the complementary skills of the three organisations to provide industry-leading solutions that lead to long-lasting, positive outcomes for customers across the region.

“As valuable are the benefits to our industry, with the scale of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme presenting an unparalleled opportunity to innovate, create jobs and develop skills across the entire supply chain both regionally and nationally.”

Patricia Moore, UK Managing Director for Turner & Townsend UK, said:

“We are delighted to be appointed as Programme Delivery Partner, supporting the delivery of this landmark investment in water infrastructure. This builds on our strong track record in the sector and our proven expertise in major programme management.

“Working in collaboration with our joint venture partners and the wider supply chain, we are committed to delivering a programme that brings long-term value to customers and communities, while supporting environmental resilience and regional growth.

“This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the future of water infrastructure, and we look forward to bringing innovation, efficiency and consistency to the heart of delivery.”