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National water retailer, Wave, has renewed its place on North East-based procurement organisation, NEPO’s, water framework, worth over £120M.
This is a key win for Wave, as it highlights the shared commitment between Wave, NEPO and their customers to grow and enhance their strategic relationship through this framework.
NEPO works in partnership with North East councils and the wider UK public sector to procure goods, services and works of high value and strategic importance. The contract win follows a competitive tender process and will last for 3 years, with the option of a 1-year extension. The contract builds upon Wave’s 8-year relationship with NEPO.
The previous contract demonstrated the collaborative approach that Wave and NEPO have taken to improve sustainability and water efficiency for NEPO’s public sector customers, delivering annual cost savings of over £250,000.
Both organisations have a longstanding commitment to the North East and are passionate about the value that can be generated through providing social, economic and environmental benefits, that can make a real difference to the communities they serve. This includes recent volunteering work for the Newcastle Dog and Cat Shelter, which saw the teams provide much needed support to shelter staff, including cleaning and maintenance work.
Tony March, Director of Public Sector and Industrial Customers at Wave, said: “We couldn’t be happier to continue our longstanding relationship with NEPO, allowing us to build upon all the great things we have been able to achieve together.
“Working alongside NEPO, we’re focused on helping public sector organisations enhance their sustainability efforts through improved water management practices, supporting them to become more environmentally responsible while also reducing costs which is even more important given the increase in water bills for businesses and the emerging water scarcity crisis.”
Marie Forster, Energy Lead at NEPO, added: “At NEPO, we’re delighted to be renewing our partnership with Wave, continuing a relationship built on shared values and a commitment to delivering tangible benefits for the public sector. Wave’s expertise and collaborative approach play a vital role in helping our members manage water in a more cost-effective and sustainable way, a priority that’s more important than ever in today’s climate.”
