Wessex Water has awarded a multi-million pound framework agreement to support its AMP8 capital investment programme, securing a range of suppliers to deliver mechanical and electrical (M&E) minor works across its water and wastewater infrastructure.
The new Framework Agreement, structured into three specialist Lots, will run for an initial five-year term, with the option to extend for a further three years. While the exact contract value has not been disclosed, the agreement is expected to play a critical role in delivering new infrastructure and refurbishing existing assets.
Framework Lots and Scope of Work
Lot 1 – M&E Contractors – Minor Works
This lot covers a comprehensive range of M&E services including:
Asset Lifecycle Management: Planned refurbishments and enhancements to extend operational life.
Mechanical Installations: Pipework, valves, and fitting upgrades.
Electrical Infrastructure: Cabling, containment, and connection works.
Minor Civil Works: As required to support M&E tasks.
Pumping and Booster Station Upgrades: Modernisation of panels and equipment.
Environmental Monitoring: Installation of improved environmental tracking systems.
Process Equipment Services: Supply, repair, and specialist design of operational equipment.
Commissioning and Automation: Integration and start-up services for new systems.
Reactive Maintenance: Emergency response to M&E failures.
Decommissioning: Safe removal of obsolete assets.
Lot 2 – Small Electrical Works
This lot focuses on smaller-scale electrical tasks such as:
Control Panels and Generators: Repair and maintenance.
Cabling and Lighting: Replacement of cables, lighting, electric heaters, and safety components.
Testing and Rewiring: System safety checks and rewiring of existing infrastructure.
Incidental Works: Electrical support tied to broader project needs.
Lot 3 – Small Mechanical Works
This lot includes:
Large Process Equipment: Installation and repair of pumps, motors, blowers, and screens.
Generators: Ongoing maintenance and repairs.
Modifications: Updates to existing mechanical infrastructure and temporary system setups.
Testing and Reinstallation: Performance testing and reinstalling Wessex Water-issued equipment.
Incidental Works: Mechanical support for other ongoing works.
Award suppliers
A group of qualified contractors has been appointed to the framework, each selected for their technical expertise and capacity to deliver under the defined Lots. The framework aims to ensure resilience, quality, and value in the execution of AMP8 infrastructure projects.
