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Video: Delivering critical water infrastructure to enhance climate resilience in the East of England. 20 August 2026 Costain is the principal contractor at Anglian Water's site at Bexwell, where it is delivering a series of essential works to enable the strategic pipeline project, including the construction of a new pumping station. In the video below, Bryan Williams, Framework Director at Costain and Tom Shepherd, Senior Project Manager, explain what Costain is delivering at Bexwell. What is the strategic pipeline project? Anglian Water's strategic pipeline is one of Europe's biggest environmental projects and is the largest drinking water project the UK has seen for a generation. The pipeline is part of a 580km long water network that will stretch from North Lincolnshire to Essex and go into full supply before 2030. Why is the project so important? The East of England is one of the driest regions in the country, with only two-thirds of England's average rainfall. It is also one of the fastest growing, with potential population growth of one million people by 2045. Together, these challenges make the Anglian Water region particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Once complete, the pipeline will enable up to 55 million litres of water to be moved from 'wetter' to 'drier' parts of the region. About the Bexwell site Bexwell is a strategically important site on the strategic pipeline project. It acts as a connector for two sections of the pipeline: * To the north, a 51-kilometre pipeline between Bexwell and Etton, near Peterborough. * To the south, a 71-kilometre pipeline between Bexwell and Bury St Edmunds. What is Costain delivering at Bexwell? Costain is constructing a new pumping station at Bexwell to support the transfer of water from wetter to drier parts of the region. The project has required Costain to carry out a series of critical enabling works, which have included extensive modification works to an existing reservoir so it is fit to serve the new pipeline, as well as installing a temporary recirculation pump. These works have been completed with no disruption to the existing water network.

Gleeds appointed to new Anglian Water framework. International property and construction consultancy, Gleeds, has been named as one of just six suppliers on Anglian Water's new multi-million-pound Client-Side Commercial Assurance Services framework. Anglian Water is the largest water and water recycling firm in England and Wales by area, serving over seven million people across 14 counties. Through the new five-year agreement, it is seeking to strengthen governance, cost control, and compliance across its capital and operational programmes in the East of England. Having been appointed as a supplier, Gleeds' can now be called upon to provide a range of commercial assurance services that will help the water company ensure transparency, regulatory readiness, and defensible commercial decision-making. The contract award, which could be further extended to 2034, covers the provision of broad commercial assurance services such as cost verification, risk management, value-for-money assessments, programme control and supply chain oversight. It also extends to ensuring contract compliance, the structured management of changes to programmes, benchmarking and strategic business plan support. Lucinda Seagrave, Head of Utilities at Gleeds, said of the appointment: "Gleeds has extensive experience of delivering complex utilities programmes, including water, electricity and renewables. This latest appointment will enable us to contribute to the integrity and regulatory readiness of Anglian Water's commercial operations, enhancing the company's internal controls and helping to ensure that its capital and operational programmes are delivered on time, in line with approved budgets, and to their expected high standard." Facilities & Estates Management Live 2026 * 20-21 October, Business Design Centre, London * 3 CPD seminar theatres, 100+ suppliers, zero cost to attend The facilities and estates landscape is evolving fast. Keeping up with new regulations, sustainable practices, and workplace technologies requires the right insights and connections. That is why you need to be at Facilities & Estates Management Live. It is the premier dedicated event designed to help you learn, network, and truly feel part of our dynamic professional community. Best of all? It is completely free to attend.

Anglian Water awards £1.5 billion major projects framework to four firms. Anglian Water Services Ltd has selected two joint ventures, one comprising Ferrovial Construction (UK) Limited and MWH Treatment Limited, and the other comprising VolkerFitzpatrick Limited and VolkerStevin Infrastructure Limited, for a new Major Projects Framework worth £1.5 billion excluding VAT, or £1.8 billion including VAT, according to a contract award notice published on the UK government's Find a Tender service. The Major Projects Framework is divided into two contracts, each awarded to two suppliers. Ferrovial Construction (UK) Limited and MWH Treatment Limited were appointed to the first contract, while VolkerFitzpatrick Limited and VolkerStevin Infrastructure Limited were selected for the second. The framework will support Anglian Water's capital investment programme, covering major water and wastewater infrastructure projects across the utility's operating region. The company said the arrangement would provide a collaborative delivery model and allow projects to be called off as investment needs develop. The framework applies to projects across the North East, East Midlands and East of England regions The contracts are expected to run for an initial five years from Aug. 27, 2026, to Aug. 26, 2031, with an option to extend for a further five years, potentially taking the total term to 10 years. The procurement, conducted under the utilities regime through a competitive flexible procedure, covers construction work for water and wastewater pipelines, treatment plants, pumping stations and drainage infrastructure. It also includes engineering design, site investigations, construction supervision and environmental planning services. The framework applies to projects across the North East, East Midlands and East of England regions. The award decision was made on Aug. 17, 2026, with assessment summaries issued to bidders on the same day. The contracts cannot be signed before Aug. 27, 2026, according to the notice. Anglian Water, based in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, serves one of the largest geographical regions of any UK water company. The utility has said increased investment is required to address climate change pressures, population growth and long-term resilience needs. All four appointed suppliers are classified as large enterprises in the procurement notice. MWH Treatment is listed as a voluntary, community or social enterprise, while the other three companies are not.