Projects
Best Contract Expiry Process
To Be Announced On The Night
Best Education and Higher Education Project
Bundoora Clinical Teaching
Australia
In 2022, La Trobe University selected Plenary as its preferred master development partner to help realise its $5 billion University City project, transforming its 235-hectare Bundoora campus.The University City will reimagine the campus experience and include a dynamic research and innovation precinct, world-class sporting and sports r...
University of Birmingham, Pritchatts Park Village
United Kingdom
Pritchatts Park Village stands as an industry-leading student accommodation project for the University of Birmingham, leveraging the strengths of income strip financing, strategic partnerships, and best-in-class sustainable living solutions.The partnership and project consortium consists of University of Birmingham, Equitix and Equans ...
Zayed City Schools PPP augmentation – Khalifa City School
United Arab Emirates
The Zayed City Schools PPP augmentation – Khalifa City School project was procured using an augmentation procurement framework within the existing Zayed City Schools public-private partnership (PPP) project. Led by Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), the design and use of this framework to procure school infrastructure marks a first fo...
Best Healthcare Project
Kokshetau Hospital PPP
Kazakhstan
The Kokshetau Hospital PPP involves the design, construction, and maintenance of a 630-bed multidisciplinary hospital in Kokshetau, Kazakhstan, under a 7-year availability payment-based public-private partnership (PPP) contract. Renell Kokshetau LLP, a special purpose company owned by Ronesans Saglik Yatirim A.S, leads the project as a...
Mitie & UCLH
United Kingdom
Mitie has been working in collaboration with the SPV (HMU) and UCLH Trust to deliver innovative facilities management and technology services through various projects at University College London Hospital (UCLH). These projects include:LED lightingSolar panel installationAir Handling Unit (AHU) motor replacementReusable cage linersLED ...
New Melton Hospital
Australia
In October 2024, the Victorian State Government and Exemplar Health consortium achieved Financial Close on the contract to deliver the New Melton Hospital project (NMH or the Project).The hospital will support the growing and diverse communities in Melbourne’s outer-Western suburbs, where demand for acute health services is projected t...
New Velindre Cancer Centre MIM Project
United Kingdom
Velindre Cancer Centre (nVCC) - A Paradigm Shift in Sustainable HealthcareIt was fantastic to achieve Financial Close (FC) on this exemplary hospital, and we are now seeing the building take shape during the construction period. The project represents a paradigm shift in sustainable healthcare, providing cutting-edge facilities and tre...
The Plymouth Neurological Rehabilitation project at Mount Gould Local Care Centre
United Kingdom
The Plymouth Neurological Rehabilitation Relocation Project at the Mount Gould Local Care Centre is an initiative that has vastly improved patient experience and staff welfare within existing NHS LIFT primary care facilities.With a total investment of over £8 million, across the entire project, this has enabled services to be relocated...
Best Operational
Little London and Beeston Hill & Holbeck HRA Social Housing PFI Project
United Kingdom
The project - which began in September 2013 - represented a major investment in the regeneration of three areas in Leeds (Beeston Hill, Holbeck, and Little London) previously recognised as being among the 10% most deprived in the UK (with the design and layout of the estates often leading to anti-social behaviour and crime), and was to...
Metropolitan Police Special Training Centre - Gravesend
United Kingdom
The Metropolitan Police Specialist Training Centre (MPSTC) in Gravesend, Kent, stands as one of the largest specialist training centres for the Metropolitan Police. Following the collapse of Carillion in 2018, Service Support Gravesend Limited (SSGL) appointed EQUANS as the replacement contractor. This transition was marked by effectiv...
Partnership between Amey, Birmingham Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust and Vercity
United Kingdom
Amey, a leader in the Facilities Management (FM) sector, has been working with Birmingham Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust (BSMHFT) and Healthcare Support (Erdington) Ltd (HSEL), under a 37-year PFI Contract. The Mental Health Foundation Trust provides inpatient, community, and specialist mental health care for over 80,000 peopl...
Queen Mary's Hospital (Roehampton)
United Kingdom
Queen Mary’s Hospital, a Private Finance Initiative (PFI) site with over 17 years of successful operation, serves as a cornerstone of community healthcare in Roehampton. The consortium comprising of Equitix, Abrdn Investments, and Sodexo, ensures seamless service delivery with Sodexo providing Hard and Soft FM Services, Equans overseei...
Salford Royal Hospital
United Kingdom
The Salford Royal Hospital PFI Project is a collaboration between the Northern Care Alliance NHS Trust and Consort Healthcare (Salford) plc, aimed at enhancing healthcare services through the financing, design, construction, and maintenance of an acute hospital in Salford. The project reached financial close in 2007, completed construc...
Sydney Metro City
Australia
Sydney Metro is Australia’s biggest public transport project, revolutionising how Australia’s biggest city travels with fast, reliable turn-up-and-go metro services and fully accessible stations.Sydney Metro City opened in August 2024 with seamless operations, bringing driverless train services through the CBD in an Australian first.Me...
Best Social Infrastructure Project
Khalifa University Student Accommodation PPP Project
United Arab Emirates
The Khalifa University Student Accommodation public-private partnership is a groundbreaking transaction and the largest of its kind in the Middle East, setting a benchmark for student-centric PPPs in the region. This transformative project – including a 23-year concession to design, build, finance, and maintain 3,260 student rooms – re...
Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre
Australia
The Nyaal Banyul Geelong Convention and Event Centre precinct development is one of the largest projects underway in regional Victoria. It is being delivered as a public-private partnership, with the Plenary Conventions consortium contracted to finance, design, construct, and maintain the facility for 25 years in partnership with the V...
University of Staffordshire Student Village
United Kingdom
Revolutionising Student Living: University of Staffordshire Student VillageUniversity of Staffordshire Student Village is a groundbreaking development in student accommodation, setting a new benchmark for sustainable, affordable, and inclusive living. Delivered through an innovative Public-Private Partnership (PPP) DBFO model, this £14...
Best Transport Project
Next-generation Ticketing – Contactless public transport ticketing
Ireland
KPMG were commercial advisors to the National Transport Authority (NTA) in their procurement of a state-of-the-art public transport ticketing system to be rolled out across Ireland. The Next Generation Ticketing (NGT) project aims to improve customer experience by expanding the payment options available to transport users, including co...
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Public-Private Partnership (PPP)
Philippines
The NAIA PPP is a 15-year concession, extendable by another 10 years upon meeting key KPIs. Under the concession, New NAIA Infrastructure Cooperation will invest PHP 170 billion (USD 2.9 billion) to modernize and expand the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). These investments will enhance air traffic control systems, expand ter...
Paris-Beauvais Airport Concession
France
The Concession of Paris - Beauvais Airport, Paris's low-cost and third-largest airport, with 6.5 million passengers in 2024, is Ryanair's Paris base. This 30-year concession includes an upfront obligation to design, build, and finance the complete renovation and extension of the terminal system to increase the airport's capacity to 8 m...
Best Utilities Project
Aquafin Sludge Mono-Treatment Plant
Belgium
Recovering Energy from Wastewater of 5 Million Inhabitants in BelgiumFrom the beginning of 2027 onwards, a new, state-of-the-art plant of water treatment company Aquafin (a publicly owned wastewater treatment company) will recover energy from the wastewater of 4 million inhabitants, for reuse on site. Aquafin entrusted the design, buil...
Hassyan 180 MIGD Phase 1 IWP
United Arab Emirates
On 29 March 2024, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) and Saudi Arabia's ACWA Power announced the financial close of the 180 million imperial gallons per day reverse osmosis seawater desalination plant project in Hassyan, as part of DEWA's strategy to increase Dubai's desalination capacity.The project is the largest of its kin...
Companies and Teams
Best FM and Technology Provider
Kajima Partnerships
Community venues are vital pieces of infrastructure. Through the activities within their walls, communities are formed. Despite being the lifeblood of many local areas, these spaces are at risk. This creates an urgent need for these venues to find innovative ways to raise cash using available resources and assets.Maximising underutilis...
Mitie
Mitie, an innovative facilities management company, has made a significant impact in enhancing public-private partnerships within the healthcare sector. In May 2021, Mitie was awarded a soft services contract at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, a hospital renowned for its expertise in various medical specialties and its vast catc...
Mitie
The decision to commission Navenio’s technology over an in-house build was based on its proven track record of delivering real-time indoor location-based services and smart task management, specifically tailored for healthcare settings. To develop such a specialised solution internally would have required extensive resources, time, and...
Culture and Diversity
To Be Announced On The Night
Environment, Social and Governance of the Year
Arup
Arup’s commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is demonstrated through comprehensive policies across all operations, forming a robust framework for ‘building a better world’.Environmental:Climate, Nature, and Environment Policy: Focuses on transitioning to a net-zero carbon economy, restoring nature, and living within...
Equitix Management Services
Equitix Group (combining Equitix and Equitix Management Services (“EMS”)) delivers a clear, coherent and actionable ESG strategy to the benefit of investors, project stakeholders, asset end-users, and the wider communities our assets serve. Developing a cohesive approach to our sustainability strategy at fund and project level has been...
John Laing
John Laing believes that great ESG challenges with public infrastructure demand bold solutions. The way John Laing answers these challenges is through a hands-on, responsible asset management approach and firm ESG commitments to deliver the wider goals of the assets we take on. Central to this is ensuring that ESG is at the heart of ev...
Financial Advisor of the Year
Arup
For over 75 years, Arup has been recognised for its vision, talent, and tenacity. Founded to be both humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using technology, imagination, and rigour to shape a better world. Accelerating decarbonisation, creating resilient communities, and delivering social value are a centra...
Capella Capital
Reaching Financial Close on Australia’s largest non-recourse greenfield infrastructure transaction in 2024, continuing advisory services on Australia’s largest ever PPP, raising approximately A$3.6b in debt, and completing three refinances, Capella Capital has set a remarkably high benchmark for financial advisory and innovation in the...
Deloitte
Deloitte has demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovation in public-private partnership (PPP) advisory throughout 2024, making a compelling case for the Financial Advisor of the Year award. Our expertise in structuring complex deals and delivering financial efficiencies has positioned us as a trusted advisor in the Middle East, w...
Operis
As a leading advisor in project finance, Operis specialises in financial advisory, modelling, and model audit services. Since its inception in 1990, Operis has supported over 1,200 projects worldwide, with a strong focus on infrastructure and energy.Key milestones for the team in 2023/24 included:Velindre Cancer Centre, Wales – Sole fi...
Legal Advisor of the Year
Bevan Brittan
Bevan Brittan’s highly experienced PPP/PFI/infrastructure team, led by 15 expert partners, specialises in infrastructure and PFI/PPP projects across all key sectors (including waste, energy, health, education, transport, police, custodial services, highways, street lighting, leisure, social care, university accommodation, and property ...
Clyde & Co
Clyde & Co demonstrates excellence in Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects through collaboration, commercial expertise, and strategic guidance. The firm advises clients on complex PPP transactions and disputes, ensuring pragmatic and contractually sound solutions. Our commitment is reflected in new client engagements and legal pan...
DLA Piper
In 2024, DLA Piper served as a key legal advisor on a multitude of PPP projects. Our meticulous approach to legal strategy, coupled with an unwavering commitment to excellence, has consistently delivered positive outcomes for our clients. We take pride in our track record of facilitating successful PPP projects across various sectors.D...
Pinsent Masons LLP
Pinsent Masons’ infrastructure team numbers more than 500 lawyers and offers a full range of legal services for the entire lifecycle of infrastructure projects. We’ve been involved in infrastructure PPP since the inception of PFI in the UK and have successfully applied this experience to other global markets. The firm advises public an...
Public Sector Promoter/Procurer of the Year
De Werkvennootschap
De Werkvennootschap (DWV) is a Flemish entity that brings large PPP projects to market. During 2024, DWV reached two contract closes. One for a €726 million renovation of the ring road around Ghent (R4 West and East). The second contract close was for the complete redevelopment of the R0xA201 (the interchange between the Ring road arou...
Public-Private Partnership Center of the Philippines
The Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Center of the Philippines is being nominated for the Public Sector Promoter of the Year at the 2025 Partnership Awards, in recognition of its pivotal role in shepherding the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) PPP Project. Its active promotion and support of the project resulted in one of the ...
Watford Borough Council
Since its inception in 2013, the £500 million joint venture (JV) between Kier Property and Watford Borough Council has become a benchmark for successful public-private collaboration. The transformative Watford Riverwell project, located on a 70-acre site to the west of Watford, demonstrates the power of combining public vision with pri...
Sponsor/Developer of the Year
Plenary Group
Plenary is a leading independent investor, developer, and manager of public infrastructure, specialising in public-private partnerships, precinct developments, and community infrastructure.It celebrated 20 years in 2024, having steadily expanded to become one of the leading financiers, developers, and managers of public infrastructure ...
WEPCo
The Welsh Education Partnership Company (WEPCo) was established in 2020 to deliver £500m (capital equivalent) of educational facilities across Wales over 10 years, with the option for a 5-year extension. A joint venture between the Development Bank of Wales (on behalf of the Welsh Government) and Meridiam, WEPCo is responsible for the ...
SPV Management Company of the Year
Aspire Defence
Project Allenby Connaught (PAC) is the PFI with responsibility for all aspects of FM and construction on the Army estate on Salisbury Plain and Aldershot. Running since 2006, PAC has transformed the estate and the Lived Experience for 1/3rd of the British Army that is home to most of its combat power.Now just over halfway through the 3...
Equitix Management Services
Equitix Management Services (EMS) is a leading management consultancy specialising in multi-disciplined services across infrastructure sectors.EMS has deep industrial expertise to deliver and manage infrastructure investments in all sectors, coupled with a dedicated team providing services to support institutional lenders and equity pa...
IML
As a leading MSA provider, IML wishes to retain the SPV Management Company of the Year award it won last year, for its unmatched expertise in SPV management. Operating from Edinburgh and across the UK and Ireland, IML demonstrates consistent excellence in service delivery, sustainability, innovation, and fostering a motivated workforce...
Kajima Partnerships Limited
Kajima Partnerships has established itself as a leader in SPV management, demonstrating excellence in delivering innovative and impactful Public-Private Partnership (PPP) projects across the UK and Ireland. Managing 24 MSPs, Kajima blends financial stewardship with cutting-edge digital solutions, sustainability initiatives, and communi...
Pario
Pario is the UK’s leading independent SPV management company developing and delivering solutions for a range of infrastructure projects. Our independence allows us to act as an “honest broker” managing relationships to optimise the performance of PPP projects.The following building blocks underpin our management of SPVs: • Honest brok...
Vercity
Vercity are proud to be a leading SPV Manager with 25+ years' experience and a 90-project portfolio across social and economic infrastructure, and renewables, which improve users' lives and benefit our communities.Working in partnership with owners and investors, Vercity’s core strength is in our SPV Management fundamentals, with over ...
Technical Advisor of the Year
Arup
Arup continues to be a market leader in the EMEA and Asia Pacific regions. A trusted partner for grantors, developers, investors, and lenders, we have worked in 2024 on multi-million deals all over the world in sectors as varied as transport infrastructure, education and other social infrastructure, energy, waste, data centres, and wat...
WSP
WSP is a global Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) leader driven by a strong commitment to innovation, technical excellence, and strategic advisory services. Our expertise spans global markets, with a strong presence in developed and emerging regions. We are recognised as a trusted technical advisor across diverse sectors, where our tec...
Individuals
Future Leader of the Year
Ana Bonnington
Clyde & Co
Ana Bonnington, a Senior Associate at Clyde & Co, is progressing through the Legal Director Promotion Process and is seen as a future Partner. Specializing in PPP/PFI projects across social infrastructure, healthcare, transport, and education, she plays a key role in the firm’s PPP group. Ana has advised on major projects, including a ...
Christopher Wright, DPhil
Agilia Infrastructure Partners
Christopher Wright, DPhil started his career with Agilia in 2018, having previously worked in research at the University of Oxford. He was appointed as a Director last year, and leads Agilia’s work in the energy sector, including with the Sizewell C Nuclear Power Station.Chris embodies the future of infrastructure leadership, combining...
Holly Kirton
Operis
Since joining Operis as a graduate in 2017, Holly has established herself as a key member of all three analytical teams and now holds the position of Associate Director. She is widely recognised as a go-to expert in financial modelling and model audit assignments, with extensive experience across a diverse range of infrastructure and e...
Leading Woman in Infrastructure
Janet Greenwood
KPMG LLP
Janet Greenwood is a built environment professional with over 30 years' experience. Beginning her career in industry and then the public sector, her impressive roll call of experience includes working in water, wastewater, flood defence, road, rail, and construction. She has been part of the leadership team of some of the UK's largest ...
Sarah Beaumont-Smith
Fulcrum Infrastructure Group
Over the last 15 years, Sarah Beaumont Smith has delivered a tangible legacy of vital social infrastructure the length and breadth of the UK – from new schools, health centres, and hospitals, through to property schemes, major highways, and sustainable transport networks.But perhaps more importantly, Sarah has also used her leadership ...
Sarah Varghese
KPMG LLP
Sarah Varghese is currently KPMG’s Global Head of Cities in KPMG’s infrastructure business. She is an architect, urban designer, and city strategist with 25+ years of experience in the infrastructure sector across the globe, including Australia, the UK, the Middle East, Africa, and India. Her leadership contribution across geographies ...
