United Utilities has appointed R&B Switchgear Group (R&B) to undertake the service and maintenance of its electrical power systems at more than 600 dedicated water treatment sites.
The three-year contract will see R&B deliver preventative maintenance checks, routine repairs and equipment upgrades at 575 wastewater sites and 96 water treatment locations across the region.
United Utilities’ regional footprint spans 3.2 million homes across Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, Cheshire, and parts of Derbyshire.
R&B was successfully awarded the contract following a competitive tender process where it demonstrated expansive utilities experience, achieving the highest scores against the technical submission criteria.
The company will now manage the service and maintenance of United Utilities’ power distribution network, including HV & LV switchgear, transformers, protection and control systems, as well as providing any necessary cabling and equipment upgrades.
R&B Switchgear Group managing director Mark Beswick said: “As a North West business, it is a privilege to know that we are supporting a critical industry which serves our broader community.
“We have over 20 years’ experience supporting the water industry and our team are fully adapt to thinking on their feet and responding to the ever-changing requirements which come with unpredictable weather conditions and environmental factors.”
