Severn Trent Water is preparing to issue a pre‑market engagement notice, kicking off early discussions with the supply chain for a new generation of capital‑delivery frameworks worth up to £25bnover the next eight to15 years across the Midlands.

The framework – or frameworks – will cover future asset management periods, AMP9, AMP10 and AMP11.

The programme forms part of England’s Big Upgrade, the £100bn infrastructure investment into the nation's water networks the largest investment in water and wastewater infrastructure for a generation.

Through this investment, Severn Trent aims to improve resilience, meet growing demand, protect the environment and deliver better outcomes for customers and communities across the region.

The notice forms part of Severn Trent's ongoing procurement and market engagement activities in support of its long-term investment programme.

In parallel with the capital delivery framework procurement, Severn Trent will also be undertaking the design services tender process. This is a critical and integrated component of the overall project lifecycle, ensuring a joined-up approach to design, delivery and supply chain collaboration from project inception through to construction.

Procurement is expected to start in early 2027, with the framework(s) designed to engage a diverse range of partners; from major international contractors to regional and local SMEs.

Paul Baxter, capital delivery director at Severn Trent, said: “This is a major opportunity for the market to partner with Severn Trent on one of the UK's most ambitious water infrastructure programmes.

“We’ve achieved strong results with our existing partners, and we're now looking to build on that success through a more integrated and collaborative delivery model that creates better outcomes for customers and communities. Through this framework, we are creating a long-term platform that will support delivery across AMP9, AMP10 and AMP11, while providing the flexibility, resilience and innovation needed to meet future challenges.”

Procurement notices will be issued to the market shortly, which will set out full details of the forthcoming market engagement day.