Bethell secures major United Utilities framework position for AMP8 programme!

Bethell Group (“Bethell”) is delighted to announce that it has been selected by United Utilities PLC (“UU”) on the framework panel to work on UU’s new strategic investment programme for the Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8 period) covering 2025 to 2030.

This major framework award also offers the potential for a further five-year extension into AMP 9 (2030-2035), providing a significant pipeline of works over the next 10 years, further strengthening the Bethell brand and presence within the water sector.

Tim Kilroe, Bethell’s CEO, said: “Bethell has worked with UU, and its predecessor North West Water, for over 35 years and I am proud that we have been successful in gaining a major role for this new five-year programme. Our appointment as a framework contractor underlines UU’s confidence in Bethell and its capabilities to deliver in the water sector.”

Our appointment as a framework contractor underlines UU’s confidence in Bethell and its capabilities to deliver in the water sector.

Tim Kilroe, Chief Executive, Bethell Group

“In 2020 Bethell participated in UU’s AMP7 Water Framework delivering improvements to 72,000 miles of sewer networks, including Bethell’s largest contract award to date, alleviating drainage capacity issues at Hoyles Lane in Preston. This framework award will necessitate further recruitment and create long-term personal development opportunities at all levels for an additional 100+ employees over the next 10 years and beyond.”