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Thames Water has confirmed two consortia including firms Balfour Beatty, Skanska, Costain and Atkins have won places on its 拢3bn AMP6 framework,

Balfour Beatty and Skanska are in a consortium with water engineer MWH, while Costain is in a consortium with consultant Atkins and waste management firm Veolia.

Listed firms Balfour Beatty, Costain and Atkins confirmed the awards on the stock exchange this morning.

Balfour Beatty chief executive Andrew McNaughton said: 鈥淲e鈥檙e very pleased to be an integral part of Thames Water鈥檚 AMP6 cycle at a time when the company adopts a completely new approach to its capital investment.

鈥淭he pipes and pumps that keep our water system working are crucial, and we are delighted to be bringing our skills and experience to this important programme in water, one of our key economic infrastructure sectors.鈥�

Costain chief executive Andrew Wylie said: 鈥淲e are delighted to have been selected by Thames Water to deliver this major AMP6 contract.

鈥淭he award is a consequence of our ability to work collaboratively, deliver sustainable innovative solutions to major infrastructure needs, and provide value for money. It also further reinforces Costain鈥檚 position as one of the leading UK engineering service providers in the water sector.鈥�

Atkins chief executive Prof Dr Uwe Krueger said: 鈥淭his important addition to our strong portfolio of clients is further evidence of the strength of the UK water market and will help smooth the transition between the cyclical funding periods so that key skills and capabilities are retained within the sector.

鈥淏y combining a deep knowledge of the water industry with world-leading expertise in infrastructure design and programme management, Atkins and our joint venture and alliance partners will help Thames Water achieve the good value, innovative, sustainable and effective solutions it demands for its millions of customers.鈥�