Scottish Water, the public water and wastewater company serving Scotland, has embarked on an ambitious £9 billion procurement programme, marking the largest such initiative in the organisation’s history.
The programme is set to have far-reaching implications for Scotland’s economy and environment. It represents a substantial increase from Scottish Water’s previous annual spending of around £865 million on goods, services, and works.
Firms are being invited to bid to be involved in a new, enterprise-style approach to enhancing Scotland’s water and waste water infrastructure over the period 2027 to 2033 – with a potential extension for another six years.
The overall value of the enterprise, known as Delivery Vehicle 4 (DV4), ranges from £5bn to £9bn and represents the most valuable project undertaken by Scottish Water.
It is expected that the entire Scottish Water SR27 investment plan will lead to the creation of approximately 4,000 positions and open doors for 1,500 young people.
Director of capital investment Rob Mustard commented: “DV4 is the most significant programme of investment and way of working we have ever implemented.
“It supports our goals of financial sustainability, service excellence, and going beyond net zero, all while contributing to a flourishing Scotland.”
The procurement process will officially start today and is expected to be fully completed by March 2026.
Rob continued: “The DV4 model represents a significant evolution in how we approach capital investments. It’s designed to drive innovation, efficiency, and sustainability, aligning with our long-term goals of environmental stewardship and community enhancement. We’re eager to partner with others to achieve these ambitions.”
