A consortium consisting of Iv-Water, Iv-Infra and MWH has signed a framework agreement with Waternet for the provision of engineering services for plants that treat drinking water. The contract is for a term of at least two years, with renewal for a maximum of two terms of one year each.

Waternet is the only water company in the Netherlands that focuses on the entire water cycle. The company treats effluent, makes drinking water and maintains surface water at the required level and keeps it clean. For the preparation and supervision of new-builds and renovation projects, Waternet called for tenders for a framework agreement for the provision of engineering services. The company split the contract into three lots called 1A, 1B and 2. The framework agreement between Waternet and the Iv-Water/Iv-Infra/MWH consortium covers part of lot 1B and includes procurement of engineering services for process technology, electrical engineering, civil engineering, construction, mechanical engineering and process automation for water treatment plants.

Waternet produces drinking water and supplies it to residential and business consumers in its catchment area. For the production and distribution of water, Waternet manages, maintains and installs drinking water treatment plants, pumping stations and many kilometres of pipes.

The contract was signed in Amsterdam on Thursday, 7 April 2011 in the presence of Mr. E. Vegt (Managing Director of Iv-Water), Mr. R.A. van Bodegraven, (Managing Director of Iv-Infra) and Mr. F. Ham (MWH business unit manager) of the consortium and Mr. R.R. Kruize, Managing Director of Waternet.