North of England contractor named as sole delivery partner on eight-year contract.
Northumbrian Water has named Esh Construction as its sole delivery partner for its Wastewater Networks Framework, a planned and reactive repairs and maintenance contract across the region’s wastewater network.
The framework appointment underpins a long-standing collaborative partnership between Esh and Northumbrian Water spanning more than 25 years. The eightyear framework agreement is worth up to £20 million per annum and will see Esh deliver essential maintenance and rehabilitation works on a 24/7 365 days a year service across the sewage network, ensuring an excellent customer journey throughout.
David Pratt, Divisional Director at Esh Construction, said: “This framework is where it all started for Esh and Northumbrian Water – it is the bedrock of our relationship.
“The contract award is a real testament to the hard work, performance and expertise of our teams and our collaboration with Northumbrian Water.”
The contract will include a range of trenchless and traditional sewer repairs, including manhole replacement, pipework rehabilitation and reactive emergency responses, with the most common service being the clearance of sewer blockages. These works will be delivered in collaboration with Jet Aire – Esh’s primary delivery partner.
David Jarvis, Managing Director at Jet Aire, said: “We’re proud to be partnering with Esh Construction once again to deliver this vital framework for Northumbrian Water. With over 25 years of experience pioneering drainage solutions across the North East, our collaboration with Esh and Northumbrian Water has consistently driven innovation and efficiency.”
Building on Esh’s appointment last year to Northumbrian Water’s Ecosystem Framework and joint-venture Esh-Stantec’s appointment to the 12-year Living Water Enterprise Framework, this contract ensures continued job security and progression opportunities for operatives, apprentices and graduates alike across Esh Construction.
Stephen Wilkie, Deputy Chief Executive at Esh, said: “This framework award brings Esh full circle in its relationship with Northumbrian Water and it holds a special place in our business. I started my journey on this framework as a quantity surveyor more than 25 years ago, and it’s where many of our people – including some of today’s leaders – began their careers.
“The reactive and planned repairs and maintenance framework has enabled us to build an expert reputation within the sector, and we are proud to have been appointed as sole delivery partner for another eight years.”
Operating from offices in County Durham and Cramlington, Esh will provide a regional delivery model, bolstered by a local supply chain and workforce.
Northumbrian Water’s Cheryl Lang, Commercial & Contracts Manager for Wastewater Networks, 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. We face great challenges in the next few years as we build further on key successes and address new challenges in our bid to be national leader in the provision of water and wastewater services and I know our continued partnership with Esh Construction will help us deliver our ambitious goals and continue to provide excellent service to our customers.”
To find out more about Esh Construction, visit www.eshgroup.co.uk