Scottish Water is seeking £9bn of support to deliver its capital investment programme over the next two regulatory periods.
The utility giant published an official notice inviting interest in its Delivery Vehicle 4 (DV4) Enterprise agreement to cover design and construction work from 2027 to 2033 with possible extension to 2039.
The deal will be structured as two lots, with a primary designer appointed for up to about £1.3bn of work and asset delivery partners sharing a possible £7.7bn of activity.
Scottish Water said the enterprise model would have a “dynamic outcome-based set of measures” and minimum performance thresholds.
Asset delivery partners will be tasked with driving project delivery and managing day-to-day construction activities as well as liaising with other appointed firms.
The utility said it was looking for infrastructure and civils firms as well as mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation specialists.
Works are likely to feature new assets as well as renewal, modification, maintenance and refurbishment of water and wastewater networks including mains rehabilitation and lining, sewerage networks, pumping stations and process works.
Firm have until midday on 6 January 2025 to register their interest.
Scottish Water director of capital investment Rob Mustard said the programme would bring significant benefits to communities, the economy and the environment.
“We’re moving to an advanced partnering model, shifting from traditional contracting to a more collaborative approach,” he added.
“This model brings partners together through agreed outcomes, ensuring we deliver value for our customers and innovation in every project.”
More than 200 people attended a market engagement day for DV4 last month.
Mustard said: “DV4 is the most significant programme of investment and way of working we have ever implemented.
“It supports our goals of financial sustainability, service excellence and going beyond net zero, all while contributing to a flourishing Scotland.”
