Welsh Water reservoir project wins prestigious Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Wales award
A landmark reservoir safety project in North Wales has received prestigious recognition after winning the George Gibby Award at the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Wales Cymru Awards 2026.
Thames Water selects three consortia to tender for £5.7bn White Horse Reservoir construction
Thames Water has invited three consortia to tender for the construction of its proposed new reservoir in Oxfordshire - the £5.7 billion contract represents the largest water infrastructure investment in a generation and would create more than 1,000 jobs during construction.
Thames Water awards £5.8 million AMP8 contract for electricity metering services
Thames Water has awarded an AMP8 contract for the provision of comprehensive electricity metering services across its portfolio with an estimated value of £5.8 million including VAT.
Scottish Water seeks supply chain input to inform development of future temporary power procurement strategy
Scottish Water is seeking supply chain input to help the inform development of its future temporary power procurement strategy and the potential structure of a future framework agreement.
NI Water announces launch of €7.5 million Protecting Shared Waters PEACEPLUS project
Protecting Shared Waters, a major cross border initiative to enhance water quality in two vital drinking water catchment areas, has been officially launched at the foothills of the Sperrin Mountains in An Creagán, Omagh.
North East Lincolnshire Borough Council tenders £900,000 contract for SuDS features installation
North East Lincolnshire Borough Council has gone out to tender with a contract for SuDS features installation with an estimated value of £900,000 including VAT.
South East Water - Ofwat awards £6 million contract for Independent Monitor
Ofwat has awarded a contract to procure an Independent Monitor (IM) for South East Water with a total estimated value of £6 million (including VAT).
Severn Trent seeks supply chain interest in upcoming tender for Groundworks, Trenchless Installation and Ancillary Civil Engineering Services Framework
Severn Trent is seeking supply chain interest in an upcoming tender for Groundworks, Trenchless Installation and Ancillary Civil Engineering Services Closed Framework.
SMS expands into new markets as business grows beyond smart metering and energy infrastructure to cover water sector
SMS has expanded beyond its traditional smart metering business into wider energy, low-carbon and water infrastructure, following significant growth in the UK and internationally.
Albion Water - Ofwat consults on proposal to issue enforcement order to secure regulatory compliance
Following an investigation Ofwat opened in January 2026 into Albion Water about potential failures to meet regulatory requirements, the regulator has now announced it now proposes to accept undertakings from the utility which will secure the company’s compliance – and in lieu of the financial penalty of £97,150 Ofwat would otherwise impose.
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Uniwater strengthens its UK presence with acquisition of Hy‑Ram Engineering
Uniwater has acquired Hy-Ram Engineering, a specialist in tooling, products and hire for the water sector, based in Mansfield, England. -
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd in new collaboration for Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal
Enpure Ltd and Clean TeQ Water Ltd have announced a collaboration agreement to bring Clean TeQ Water's Moving Bed Ion Exchange-based nutrient removal technologies to water utilities across the UK. -
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.
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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
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