Actemium UK awarded three-year framework agreement by Guernsey Water  

The partnership, which targets upgrading and future proofing automation systems at the utility company and is a part a wider £130 million investment programme, marks another milestone in Actemium UK’s continued growth in the water sector.

The initiative will strengthen Guernsey Water’s operations, making them more efficient, resilient and self-sufficient while ensuring safe, reliable service for 27,000 customers.

Drawing from their extensive experience in water and wastewater facilities, Actemium UK’s engineers will work closely with Guernsey Water’s team to modernise their automation systems, leveraging the latest technological advancements within the industry. The result will be a more resilient network that is standardised across the board. Actemium will also provide Guernsey Water’s operational engineers with tailored training, upskilling them to take on full control of the enhanced systems.

The framework – which commenced recently – will start with Guernsey Water’s priority sites and will include upgrading existing control systems, SCADA enhancements, OT consultancy, and 24/7 support. Actemium will work closely with SolutionsPT to deliver AVEVA software solutions as a Certified AVEVA Systems Integrator and Certified Alliance Integrator Partner with Schneider Electric’s global program. Following on from this, Actemium UK’s engineers will create and implement additional system enhancements requested by Guernsey Water.

Actemium UK was selected through a rigorous tender process, meeting Guernsey Water’s stringent requirements, such as technical expertise across supplier platforms, project management capabilities, sustainability credentials, and a robust strategy for stakeholder involvement.

Guernsey Water’s Operations Manager, Jon Holt, said: “We’re embarking on a 12-year, £130m investment to renew and enhance our critical infrastructure. Most people assume infrastructure is our reservoirs and pipes, but it’s more than that – our Operational Technology systems are an indispensable part of getting clean, safe and wholesome drinking water to our customers every hour of every day. We’re looking forward to our partnership with Actemium to bring leading sector technology to Guernsey and ensuring our water systems deliver for the next generation of islanders.”

“We are committed to working collaboratively with Guernsey Water to deliver their automation systems modernisation, transferring all necessary knowledge to their operations team, and providing 24/7 maintenance and support throughout and beyond the contract duration,” said Greig Walliss, Water Sector Manager at Actemium Automation Hampshire.

Rob Shaw, Perimeter Director at Actemium UK, added: “This opportunity allows us to deploy our skills for another client in the critical water sector. We already have strong relationships with major UK water companies, including Southern Water, Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, and United Utilities. We look forward to developing a long and successful partnership with Guernsey Water and their team.”

As one of the UK’s most experienced engineering partners, Actemium UK supports water and wastewater operators with the resilient infrastructure, automation and control systems needed to keep critical services running safely and efficiently. Operating across treatment works, pumping stations and complex live environments, the business combines expertise in electrical engineering, industrial automation, SCADA, telemetry, power distribution and 24/7 support to deliver bespoke engineering solutions built around each site’s operational needs. Supporting critical water infrastructure projects across England, Wales and the Channel Islands, Actemium UK helps utilities serving more than 30 million people maintain reliable, efficient and future-ready operations.