Tetra Tech has secured a five‑year WaterNet SaaS contract with United Utilities, one of the United Kingdom’s largest listed water companies, to support the company’s AMP8 leakage‑reduction and demand‑management commitments. The agreement covers United Utilities’ North West network, with the first‑phase rollout scheduled for spring 2026 and full deployment expected by the end of the first half of 2026.
WaterNet, a core component of Tetra Tech’s Delta digital‑automation suite, delivers real‑time data analytics and AI‑driven insights that accelerate leakage detection, improve demand management, and standardize reporting for United Utilities’ “Every Drop Counts” campaign. The platform will help United Utilities meet its 15 % leakage‑reduction target by 2025 and its 50 % target by 2050.
The contract aligns with the UK’s AMP8 program, which is investing roughly £104 billion in water infrastructure from April 2025 to March 2030. The five‑year term is expected to generate recurring revenue for Tetra Tech and reinforce its strategy of converting traditional engineering services into high‑margin, technology‑enabled solutions.
Tetra Tech’s Q1 2026 earnings, released the same day, showed adjusted EPS of $0.34 versus consensus of $0.30—a beat of $0.04—and revenue of $987 million, up 8 % YoY. The earnings beat was driven by strong demand in international markets, especially the UK, and disciplined cost management, underscoring the company’s confidence in its digital‑automation growth.
CEO Dan Batrack said the partnership would “enable United Utilities to sustainably manage water demand and achieve significant improvements in delivery efficiency across the North West.” The deal also positions Tetra Tech alongside other AMP8 partners such as Jacobs, reinforcing its role in the UK water sector’s digital transformation.
The contract is a key milestone in Tetra Tech’s expansion into Europe and demonstrates the market’s appetite for data‑driven water‑management solutions amid the AMP8 investment cycle.
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