BWGM Appointed to United Utilities AMP8 Non-Infrastructure Framework
Binnies UK and WGM Engineering have appointed bWGM to the United Utilities Detailed Design and Build – Lot 1 Non-Infrastructure framework for the initial AMP8 period.
Binnies UK are a whole life-cycle service company specialising in the water and environmental sectors providing multi-disciplinary digital engineering, environmental, process, construction and commissioning services in the UK and internationally.
WGM Engineering are a self-delivery, design and build organisation providing full civil, mechanical, electrical and ICA, design and engineering services to the water sector throughout the UK.
As a Framework Partner, bWGM will work within the Lot 1 Non-Infrastructure programme, delivering detailed design and build scopes which include: Water and Wastewater Treatment, Pumping Stations & Storage. Projects will generally vary in size and complexity from £500K to £10M in value, with an anticipated total investment across all partners in AMP8 of £650M – £850M for the AMP8 period. The Framework can be extended into the AMP9 period, giving the opportunity to provide long term benefits to the North West.
We look forward to bringing sustainable and innovative solutions to United Utilities, and their customers and communities in the North West.
Scott Aitken, Managing Director of Binnies UK said “We bring truly collaborative behaviours to United Utilities which also extends into the communities within which we will work and represent our client. We will be seeking to help United Utilities enhance the communities and the environment in the North West with the projects that we deliver bringing the considerable expertise and knowledge of both companies to the framework. Our approach to health, safety and wellbeing will always be a priority and we hope to collaborate in these areas with United Utilities and the wider supply chain.”
Ian Mathieson, Managing Director of WGM Engineering said: “Already a proven entity in the water sector, bWGM Joint Venture combines the considerable skills and experience of two innovative RSK Group Companies – WGM and Binnies. Our sector-leading Joint Venture once again join forces to offer United Utilities a MEICA self-delivery capability with our own skilled people, off-site modular build fabrication and refurbishment facilities to standardise design, construction and delivery.
"Our commitment to the circular economy, innovation, carbon reduction, continuous learning and improvement in the way we work, will enhance productivity, reduce cycle times and improve efficiency. Working closely with our United Utilities we are committed to investing in the local communities through job creation for the duration of the framework. We are looking forward to working United Utilities in a truly integrated and collaborative way across the AMP 8 period.”
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