Yorkshire Water awards £100m contracts

FOUR firms, including two Yorkshire-based companies, have secured £100m worth of contracts from Yorkshire Water.
The contracts cover mechanical, electrical and automation contracts for Yorkshire Water.
Leeds-based Nomenca and Sheffield-based Cema Clayton Consortium are among the four, which also include the Eric Wright Group and Damar.
Paul Robins, asset solutions manager at Yorkshire Water, said: “Following a 12 month selection period, we are pleased to announce the four contract partners we will be working with us to deliver this new MEICA capital framework.
“The MEICA framework will provide a fast and efficient delivery route where capital work can go straight into delivery.”
Yorkshire Water has promised to invest £3.8bn over the next five years to deliver better quality drinking water, and the firm has also announced a £113m contract with Amey Utility Services for a waste water repair and maintenance contract.
The firm employs 2,500 people across facilities including 700 treatment works and 130 reservoirs.