Wessex challenge the supply chain on water quality reporting
Date published:
January 28, 2021

As part of their commitment to excellent drinking water quality, Wessex are looking to reduce the number of customer contacts they receive in these areas. Wessex hope that working collaboratively with the supply chain through a Marketplace challenge will generate a wide range of innovative approaches.Find out more about what Wessex are looking for on their website: https://marketplace.wessexwater.co.uk/challenges/water-quality-customer-contacts/The deadline for interested parties to submit their proposals is 11:59PM on Friday 19 February.
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