SYSTRA secures place on United Utilities framework to support river quality

Engineering company will bring expertise in nature-based solutions to the North West’s water and wastewater company

SYSTRA has secured a place on a United Utilities framework to help improve river quality across the North West of England.

The engineering firm, which has 13 offices across the UK & Ireland, is now available to be selected to deliver rainwater management and nature-based solutions over the next two asset management periods (2025-2030 and 2030-2035).

The projects within the United Utilities framework are expected to cover a range of a requirements, including rain gardens, green and blue roofs, constructed wetlands, swales and more.

Marc Stedman, Discipline Lead (Water Resources) at SYSTRA, said: “We’re delighted to have secured a place on the United Utilities Specialist Design Development Partners Framework.

“With a wealth of experience in delivering environmental services for major transport and infrastructure projects, our specialists are well-placed to support the North West water company in enhancing river quality across the region and we look forward to getting started on this environmentally important work.”

Jane Simpson, Capital Delivery Director at United Utilities, said: “The specialist design development partners will design natural solutions provided by our engineering teams and partners. We’ll rely on their extensive design expertise to develop future-proof, nature-based innovation, including rainwater management interventions.

“These partners, along with those already appointed, will play an important role in helping to deliver our ambitious proposals.”

The SYSTRA Signature Team brings a wealth of experience in environmental services, including work with Sapphire Utility Solutions for Yorkshire Water, and for Thames Water.

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