Wessex Water has appointed 43 contractors to its newly launched £65 million Civils Support Framework Agreement, aimed at enhancing the delivery of civil engineering works across its water and wastewater networks in South West England.
The framework runs for five years, with an option to extend by an additional three years, and is structured into five distinct lots, each focusing on a specific area of civil engineering:
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Lot 1 – Site Works: General civil and groundwork support
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Lot 2 – Mainlaying: Installation of new water mains, including trenchless methods such as pipe bursting and sliplining
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Lot 3 – Potable Water Infrastructure: Repairs and installations of clean water assets, including meters and valves
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Lot 4 – Wastewater Infrastructure: Maintenance and emergency works on sewers, manholes, and rising mains
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Lot 5 – Reservoirs: Refurbishment and maintenance of reservoir structures
Appointed contractors include:
Amelio Utilities, Aqua Management, AT Group (SW), Austin’s Contractors, Bartlett Contractors, C D Read Building Services, C Squared Construct, Cambrian Civil Engineering, D.P. Burridge (Developments), Dave Lucey, Davis Groundworks, Direct Utility Solutions, Dowling & Cosh, Earthstone Construction, ELG Civil and Mechanical Engineering, E T M Contractors, F W Huxter Groundworks, Going Group, Greenwood Construction, Hercules Site Services, IES Utilities Group, J Hardy Civils, J M O’Toole, J.W. Groundworks, Lynwood Civil Engineering, MEM Site Services, Mildren Construction, NPB Utilities, Promec Engineering, R Howard Utilities, R&W Langley, S&S Southwest Construction, Sherborne Utilities, Suttle Projects, Swanside, TJB Plant Hire, Velta Construction, Woodmace Concrete Structures, S & A Utilities, Matthew Luke Plumbing & Heating, Ipsum Group, and McAllister Bros.
This strategic framework forms a key part of Wessex Water’s AMP8 investment plan, which includes a record £3.65 billion in capital spending between 2025 and 2030—more than double its previous investment. The goal is to meet growing demands on water and wastewater infrastructure while supporting regional economic development through job creation and supply chain engagement.