Construction sector - sluggish major project activity contributes to slower-than-expected recovery
Glenigan’s newly released July 2025 edition of its Construction Review shows an industry which, while definitely on the road to recovery, is making frustratingly slower progress than expected.
Forestry England tenders £4 million+ contract for Buildings Compliance Framework
Forestry England, the operative component of the Forestry Commission, has gone out to tender with a contract for a Buildings Compliance Framework worth an estimated £4.092 million (inc VAT).
FloodRe tenders £120,000 contract for Build Back Better Household surveying and analysis services
FloodRe has gone out to tender with a contract for Build Back Better Household surveying and analysis services worth an estimated £120,000 (inc VAT).
Brookfield and Google sign $3 billion deal in world’s largest framework agreement for purchase of hydroelectricity
Brookfield Asset Management, together with Brookfield Renewable and Google have announced a first-of-its-kind Hydro Framework Agreement to deliver up to 3,000 megawatts (MW) of carbon-free hydroelectric capacity across the United States – the world’s largest corporate clean power deal for hydroelectricity.
Anglian Water seeks supplier engagement ahead of tendering £6 million AMP8 contract for Client Side Assurance Services
Anglian Water is inviting interested suppliers to participate in a market engagement exercise ahead of tendering a £6 million AMP8 contract for Client Side Assurance Services.
Wessex Water awards AMP8 contract for non-household water efficiency partner
Wessex Water has awarded an AMP8 contract for a non-household water efficiency partner.
Affinity Water launches early market engagement for £425 million Grand Union Canal Transfer scheme
Affinity Water has today launched an early market engagement exercise for its proposed £510 million (inc VAT) Grand Union Canal Transfer scheme - the capex scheme is crucial to securing future water supply for Affinity Water customers in the Southeast of England.
Thames Water awards framework agreement for traffic control services in South London
Thames Water has awarded a framework agreement for traffic control services in South London - services include supply of traffic lights and associated equipment, CAD drawings, and enabling services.
Portsmouth Water awards Cappagh £136m AMP8 Infrastructure and Smart Water Meter Installation contracts
Portsmouth Water and Cappagh have announced the award of two AMP8 agreements by Portsmouth Water following a competitive tender process.
Ofwat issues £90 million tender for Water Efficiency Campaign in England and Wales
Water sector regulator Ofwat has issued the formal tender notice for its £90 million (inc VAT) Water Efficiency Campaign (WEC) – with a tight deadline of 24th July 2025 to return the Procurement Specific Questionnaire.
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BactoSense ID cuts wastewater and bathing water bacteria testing from days to minutes
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. -
ABB launches digital platform for optimizing operation of water networks
ABB has launched AquaMaster+™, a digital platform for smart water network management, designed to help water utilities monitor, analyze and manage their water networks, preventing pipeline water losses and optimizing operations. -
Safe access solutions a key requirement for water sector and other Critical Infrastructure Providers
Craig Nienaber, Business Development Manager for Safe Access Solutions (SAS) at HUBER Technology, explores why the company is seeing a growing level of interest in its safe access solutions for critical infrastructure providers, including their application in wastewater treatment assets. -
Albion Water appoints new Director of Business Development
Albion Water, the first NAV (New Appointment & Variation) to have been established in1999 and now under the ownership of SDS Water Group, has appointed Andy Holland as its new Director of Business Development.
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- Severn Trent seeks supply chain interest in upcoming tender for Groundworks, Trenchless Installation and Ancillary Civil Engineering Services Framework
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Southern Water showcases last footage inside Yew Hill Reservoir before filling
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. -
Scottish Water completes £235m investment in two-way connection between drinking water networks
Hear how Scottish Water has completed its £235 million Ayrshire Glasgow Resilience Project - customers across Greater Glasgow, Ayrshire and East Renfrewshire will now benefit from a more secure and resilient water supply. -
United Utilities accelerates investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across Northwest
Hear how United Utilities is accelerating its investment to reduce spills from storm overflows across the Northwest.
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