National Audit Office – new report sets out lessons for public infrastructure investment using private finance
As the government establishes its 10-year strategy for infrastructure investment, a new report from the National Audit Office (NAO) has set out the key lessons when considering the use of private finance for public infrastructure projects.
Cabinet Office publishes new public procurement rules to drive growth, opportunities for small businesses and exclude suppliers that fail to deliver
The Cabinet Office has published new public procurement rules to drive growth, opportunities for small businesses and exclude suppliers that fail to deliver.
AtkinsRéalis named as lead provider for £780 million UK professional services framework
AtkinsRéalis [SNC-Lavalin Group Inc.] (TSX: ATRL), a fully integrated professional services and project management company with offices around the world, has been named as lead provider for a £780 million UK professional services framework.
Ofwat warns development of multi-sector reservoirs cannot be subsidised by water customers
Ofwat is warning that the delivery of multi-sector reservoir (MSR) systems cannot be subsidised by water customers, saying that “as a principle, public water supply customers should not subsidise other reservoir users and we expect costs to be fairly shared between users.”
Scape launches pre-procurement market engagement for £750m Regional Construction Framework
Public sector owned Scape Procure Ltd, the built environment specialist supplier of framework solutions, is starting a pre-procurement market engagement phase prior to going out to formal tender with a separate £750 million regional construction framework contract notice.
Crown Commercial Service to host webinar for public sector water buyers
The Crown Commercial Service is hosting a webinar tomorrow for water buyers who want to find out more about the £960 million public sector retail water framework the CCS has put in place.
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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. -
Webinar to explore moving indirect potable water reuse to full implementation
UK water companies are invited to join an upcoming webinar which will explore how the sector can take indirect potable reuse (IPR) from concept to full-scale operational reality.
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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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