Northumbrian Water, a water company in the UK, has appointed Esh Construction as the sole delivery partner for its Wastewater Networks Framework.
This contract focuses on planned and reactive repairs and maintenance across the region’s wastewater network.
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The eight-year agreement, valued at up to £20m ($27m) per year, will see Esh Construction provide essential 24/7 maintenance and rehabilitation services.
The framework builds upon a 25-year partnership between Esh and Northumbrian Water.
It encompasses a variety of works, including trenchless and traditional sewer repairs, manhole replacement, and pipework rehabilitation.
Esh Construction will also handle emergency responses, with sewer blockage clearances being a frequent service.
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By GlobalDataNorthumbrian Water Commercial & Contracts Wastewater Networks manager Cheryl Lang said: “Esh Construction has been our trusted framework partner in wastewater sewer repair and maintenance for a number of years now. In that time, we have seen our performance in sewer flooding and pollution reduction as well as customer satisfaction improve year on year and undoubtedly Esh have played a key part in this success.
“I am delighted that following a robust procurement process, Esh Construction have once again proven themselves to be a top performer throughout the tender, and have been awarded the Sewer Repair and Maintenance Framework for a further eight years.”
Esh will work with Jet Aire, its primary delivery partner, with around 200 personnel supporting the framework.
Esh Construction, with offices in County Durham and Cramlington, will employ a regional delivery model, supported by a local supply chain and workforce.
The latest contract follows Esh’s previous appointments to Northumbrian Water’s Ecosystem Framework and the Esh-Stantec joint venture’s role in the 12-year Living Water Enterprise Framework.
Esh deputy chief executive Stephen Wilkie said: “This framework award brings Esh full circle in its relationship with Northumbrian Water and it holds a special place in our business.”
Esh Construction said it plans to expand its investment in regional skills by recruiting more apprentices, including new apprentice wastewater drainage operatives, trainees, and graduates for both delivery and commercial teams.
The company also committed £2m to upgrade its fleet to improve driver efficiencies and reduce idling times to lower its carbon footprint.
Esh is trialling new composite materials, using the National Underground Asset Register, and implementing the AI-powered Vyntelligence solution to capture and analyse on-site imaging during surveys and activities.
