Mon, 11/21/2016 - 10:58

NOTTINGHAM, U.K. (Nov. 21, 2016)—Xylem has been awarded a new five-year framework agreement with Scottish Water, the body responsible for water and sewerage services across Scotland, according to a statement from the company. Under the agreement, Xylem will supply and install submersible and diesel pumps for all Scottish Water rental applications across the region. Drawing on its extensive rental portfolio, Xylem will provide its Flygt electric submersible pumps and Godwin diesel pumps, combined with extensive application expertise, to support dewatering efforts as part of capital projects and ongoing upgrades of existing pump stations, according to the statement. Xylem will draw on its team of fully accredited dewatering experts based in Stirling and Inverness in Scotland to fulfil this framework with 24/7 dewatering services. Chris Stewart, Scotland Area Manager for Xylem, said, “As a long-standing provider to Scottish Water, we are delighted to be awarded this agreement. The agreement will complement our current frameworks to provide clean water and wastewater pumps and telemetry equipment, as well as supporting our Alliance partnership with RWGM to deliver pump repair and installation services for Scottish Water.” Xylem said RWGM is a joint venture consisting of WGM Engineering and Ross-shire Engineering “Xylem’s rental offer presents customers with a quick and cost-effective way to remove water based on customers’ unique needs,” Stewart added. “We have enhanced our pump rental capabilities and service portfolio throughout Europe through a significant investment which makes thousands of Xylem rental assets available to customers across the continent, positioning the right fleet mix in the right location, at the right time to meet customer needs.”