Projects
Best Education and Higher Education Project
17 School units in the Region of Central Macedonia (Thessaloniki)
Greece
The 17 Schools PPP in Thessaloniki Region is a major educational infrastructure project delivering seventeen (17) new, modern School Units across the Region of Central Macedonia through a long-term Public–Private Partnership (PPP). The Project covers the design, financing, construction, operation and maintenance of school facilities, e...
Cardiff and Vale College – Advanced Technology Centre and Barry Waterfront Campus
Wales
Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC) is setting a new benchmark for education infrastructure as the first college delivered by WEPCo under the Welsh Government’s Mutual Investment Model (MIM). This pioneering project brings together public and private sector expertise to create two transformative campuses in the Vale of Glamorgan, driving r...
Khalifa City School – Zayed City Schools PPP augmentation
United Arab Emirates
The Khalifa City School – Zayed City Schools PPP augmentation project was procured using an augmentation procurement framework within the existing Zayed City Schools public-private partnership (PPP) project. Led by the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO), the design and use of this framework to procure school infrastructure marks a firs...
Residència Universitària Maria Oliveras
Spain
RUMO is a landmark higher education PPP developed through a 38 year partnership between the City of L’Hospitalet, the University of Barcelona (UB), and the private consortium RUMO, led by Equitix and cpm. Conceived as an open, community integrated academic facility, RUMO responds to critical structural needs of both the Bellvitge Campu...
Best Financial Structure
Central West Orana Renewable Energy Zone Network Operator Package
Australia
The Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (CWO REZ) Network Operator Package is the largest greenfield PPP in New South Wales (Australia)'s history and one of the largest PPPs ever globally (measured by total private capital, A$5.5b+). The project was delivered by a world first, Regulated Concession Model, an innovative hybrid regul...
R4 West and East
Belgium
The R4WO project is the comprehensive renewal of the R4 West and East ring road in the north of Ghent, Belgium. It is a transformational public infrastructure initiative commissioned by De Werkvennootschap, as part of the Flemish Government. Designed to significantly improve traffic flow, traffic safety, accessibility, and environmenta...
Sizewell C
United Kingdom
The financing of Sizewell C (SZC) represents a transformative moment in UK infrastructure financing, introducing the Regulated Asset Base (RAB) model to nuclear development. This is the first time that financial investors and lenders have invested in a new nuclear build globally, which was previously viewed as not achievable. SZC’s uni...
Best Healthcare Project
Newton Community Hospital Transformation
United Kingdom
The £1.75m transformation of Newton Community Hospital is a shining example of how PPP working can drive local healthcare delivery and support Government aims to move more services into the community. The Newton project was driven by a long-standing partnership between Community Health Partnerships (CHP), health investor Renova, Mer...
Pinderfields and Pontefract
United Kingdom
The Mid Yorkshire Hospitals Project exemplifies operational excellence, strengthened collaboration, and industry leading technical compliance across Pinderfields and Pontefract Hospitals. Over recent years, all partners have constructively challenged longstanding practices, aligning around shared goals to drive continuous improvement a...
St Bartholomew’s and the Royal London Hospitals PFI Medical Equipment Service Market Test
United Kingdom
Capital Hospitals Limited (CHL) undertook a market test (re procurement) of its Medical Equipment Services (MES) as part of its PFI contractual obligations. Vercity Professional Services (VPS) were appointed to deliver this exercise independently on their behalf. While market testing of FM contracts is well established within the PFI s...
St Peter's Health Centre Reconfiguration
United Kingdom
Exemplifying collaborative estate transformation, delivered through a strong partnership between the Eric Wright Group, Integrated Care Board (ICB), Community Health Partnerships (CHP), and local health providers. Addressing longstanding inefficiencies within a community health building that had suffered from significant void space and...
Best Operational
Beyond Compliance: Delivering Value, Safety, and Sustainability
United Kingdom
Why we should win: Blackshaw Healthcare Services, under the management of IML, delivers sustained operational excellence in one of the NHS’s most complex clinical environments. We go beyond compliance, achieving measurable savings, reducing risk, and improving patient safety while advancing sustainability and social value. Project o...
North Staffs Hospitals Project
United Kingdom
The North Staffordshire Hospitals £307m PFI Partnership brings together the University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust (UHNM), Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT), Healthcare Support (North Staffs) Ltd (Project Co), Sodexo Health & Care and Siemens Healthineers. Over time, this partnership has evolved into an exem...
Regenter Myatts Field North
United Kingdom
Myatt’s Field North has undergone a profound transformation from a once-isolated, stigmatised 1970s estate into a vibrant, connected, and proud community. This regeneration delivered by Regenter in partnership with Pinnacle, Rydon, E.ON, Higgins and the London Borough of Lambeth represents not just physical renewal, but a complete re...
Sheffield Highway Maintenance
United Kingdom
The Streets Ahead contract is one of the UK’s most ambitious and successful long-term highway transformation initiatives. Delivered through a 25-year partnership between Sheffield City Council and the Amey Hallam Highways Consortium, the project has reshaped a network once among the worst nationally, known locally as "Pothole City" int...
Silvertown Tunnel
United Kingdom
Silvertown Tunnel is a landmark piece of infrastructure redefining operational excellence in complex urban transport. Conceived to address long-standing congestion and resilience challenges at the Blackwall Tunnel, it provides London with its first new road crossing under the Thames in more than 50 years, while enabling a step change i...
The Convention Centre Dublin
Ireland
The Convention Centre Dublin, is Ireland’s only purpose-built convention centre and a landmark on Dublin’s skyline. It has quickly established itself as a world-class venue, hosting over 2,000 events and welcoming over 400,000 international conference delegates. Post Covid and following John Laing’s acquisition, The CCD showed remarkab...
York Schools
United Kingdom
“The York Schools partnership has been a great asset to our school, offering support and high-quality resources that have had a tangible impact on our children’s learning.” The best public private partnerships are those in which all partners and end users benefit. And that’s why the York Schools partnership has endured for the last t...
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 – ref...
MoD Northwood Headquarters PFI Project
United Kingdom
Northwood Headquarters is built on the grounds of Eastbury Park, covering 43 acres with 71 buildings contained within. A PFI Partnership between The Ministry of Defence and Eastbury Park Limited (EPL), funded by shareholders, Infrared, commenced in 2006, running until 2031. The project involved refurbishment or replacement of many o...
Best Transport Project
R0 x A201
Belgium
SPI.R0 (the redesign of the R0xA201 in Flanders) is a flagship Flemish infrastructure project delivered for De Werkvennootschap within the “Werken aan de Ring” programme. It redevelops the strategic interchange between the Brussels Ring Road (R0) and the Leopold III Avenue (A201), a key gateway to Brussels Airport and the surrounding e...
R4 West and East
Belgium
The R4WO project is the comprehensive renewal of the R4 West and East ring road in the north of Ghent, Belgium. It is a transformational public infrastructure initiative commissioned by De Werkvennootschap, as part of the Flemish Government. Designed to significantly improve traffic flow, traffic safety, accessibility, and environmenta...
ViA15 Motorway Public–Private Partnership
Netherlands
The ViA15 motorway project is one of the Netherlands’ most ambitious and future focused transport infrastructure initiatives, designed to complete a vital east-west corridor linking the Port of Rotterdam with Germany. GelreGroen is central to delivering this transformative scheme, where each shareholder draws upon 15+ years of partners...
Best Utilities Project
Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone Network Operator Package
Australia
The Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (CWO REZ) Network Operator Package is the largest greenfield PPP in New South Wales (Australia)'s history and one of the largest PPPs ever globally (measured by total private capital, A$5.5b+). The project was delivered by a world first, Regulated Concession Model, an innovative hybrid regul...
Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme
United Kingdom
The Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP) reached financial close in August 2025, becoming the water sector’s first privately financed Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) project. The £3bn programme renews critical sections of the aqueduct, securing drinking water for more than 2.5 million people across Northwest England. ...
PSALM CBK Privatization
Philippines
The Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM) engaged the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as transaction advisor to support the structuring and privatization of the Caliraya–Botocan–Kalayaan Hydroelectric Power Plants (CBK) in the Philippines. At the time of the transaction, CBK was operated by an independent powe...
Sizewell C Nuclear Power Plant
United Kingdom
DLA Piper advised specialist international investment manager Amber Infrastructure, the Investment Adviser to International Public Partnerships Limited (INPP), and global investment group La Caisse (formerly CDPQ), on their landmark investment of up to an aggregate GBP 3bn equity stake in the GBP 26bn Sizewell C Project that reached fi...
Companies and Teams
Culture and Diversity
Acorn Velindre
The nVCC team has delivered an exceptional, people centred culture defined by inclusivity, social value, and a deep commitment to community and workforce wellbeing. Our organisation stands out for embedding diversity and opportunity into every aspect of the project—creating a workplace where individuals thrive and communities benefit. ...
John Laing
From the earliest days of John Laing, our people have been our priority. Founded by infrastructure experts over 175 years ago, John Laing has evolved into a leader in investment and asset management of core infrastructure on a world stage, driven by our multifaceted teams who shape the company today. Our success is essentially built on...
Operis
Operis’s excellence in the field of financial modelling is due to the calibre and commitment of its team. We know that ensuring that everyone feels included and is offered opportunities for growth is not just the right thing to do, it is critical to the retention of our staff and the long-term success of the firm. At Operis, leadersh...
Environment, Social and Governance of the Year
To be announced on the night
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 central ...
Operis
Operis is an independent financial advisor with deep roots in infrastructure and energy finance. Since 1990, we have supported over 1,600 projects worldwide. Our integrated approach brings together a world-class financial modelling team, financial structuring expertise and tax & accounting insight, contributing to the success of our ...
QMPF
QMPF is an independent FCA-authorised corporate financial advisor focused on the education, infrastructure, energy and low-carbon sectors. Over the last 5 years our specialist team of 16 has advised on projects with a transaction value of more than £5bn. QMPF has a successful track record of advising both public and private sector c...
Legal Advisor of the Year
Addleshaw Goddard
At Addleshaw Goddard, we have one of the largest and most highly regarded international PPP advisory teams. We act for and advise public sector parties, private sector parties and funders from sixteen offices across three continents, including London, Leeds, Manchester, Ireland, Edinburgh, the UAE, France, Spain, Luxembourg, Poland and...
BCLP
BCLP's Energy and Infrastructure team has been at the forefront of first-of-a-kind PPP transactions for many years, and 2025 proved to be no exception. In 2025, the team successfully delivered market-leading advisory work on the £2bn+ Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP) — the first large‑scale UK water project to reach f...
Bevan Brittan
Bevan Brittan is a leading UK adviser in the PFI/PPP market, recognised for championing effective collaboration between the public and private sectors. In 2025, we have advised NHS Trusts, local authorities and central government (including Welsh Government, DESNZ and Ofgem), alongside sponsors, contractors, SPVs, funders and investors...
CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang
CMS is a global leader in public-private partnership (PPP) legal advisory, with over 400 infrastructure lawyers advising sponsors, lenders, contractors and service providers across the full project lifecycle. Our team is led by Paul Smith (Partner, Practice Group Leader – Energy, Projects and Construction; Co-Head – Infrastructure and ...
DLA Piper
DLA Piper continues to deliver market leading work on Public Private Partnerships (PPPs). Over the past year, we have delivered transformative PPP mandates across sectors, jurisdictions and financing models, combining deep technical excellence with genuine market shaping leadership. In 2025, we advised on some of the most significant P...
Pinsent Masons
Pinsent Masons’ infrastructure practice is one of the world’s largest, with more than 500 lawyers advising across the full lifecycle of major infrastructure projects. As pioneers of PPP legal advisory since the inception of UK PFI, we have taken market defining expertise to more than 30 jurisdictions, successfully closing over 350 PPP ...
Public Sector Promoter/Procurer of the Year
Air Quality: Reducing PM2.5 in commercial kitchens
Using innovation procurement to help tackle harmful air pollution caused by cooking emissions in restaurants. Commercial cooking is the third-largest single source of Particulate Matter (also known as PM2.5 emissions) in London, which is estimated to account for 59% of total emissions. These emissions originate from cooking fuels su...
Community Health Partnerships
Community Health Partnerships (CHP) has delivered a transformative year in promoting and procuring public–private partnership (PPP) enabled infrastructure improvements across England. In 2025, CHP significantly expanded the scale and impact of the NHS LIFT estate variation programme through the creation of a 10 strong national Developm...
Laguindingan International Airport Project
The Laguindingan International Airport project is a 30-year, USD 254.967 million PPP between the Philippine government and Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. It aims to more than double passenger capacity to 3.9 million by 2026 and reach 6.3 million at full completion, catalyzing tourism, trade, and jobs in Northern Mindanao. The Public-Privat...
Leeds City Council Schools PFI
Leeds City Council has one of the biggest PFI portfolios in the UK with an aggregate capital value of over £1bn, with 13 PFI projects of different types and ages, covering schools, independent living, housing, leisure, street lighting and waste. The PFI Team manages Leeds City Council’s operational schools PFI projects and provides exp...
Sponsor/Developer of the Year
Equitix
Since being founded in 2007, Equitix has pursued a clear mission: to create a lasting legacy by developing and managing essential infrastructure and critical services that strengthen communities for generations. In 2025, we did just this through two landmark projects: 1. The Haweswater Aqueduct Resilience Programme (HARP) 2. Eelp...
Plenary Group
Plenary Group is a leading global, independent long-term sponsor, developer, investor and manager of infrastructure, specialising in public-private partnerships (PPPs), precinct developments and community infrastructure. Plenary is unique because it’s not only a business that finances and constructs public infrastructure, but it remai...
WEPCo
WEPCo is setting a new benchmark for education infrastructure in Wales, delivering high quality, sustainable buildings through a collaborative and socially responsible PPP model. In 2025, our work demonstrated leadership across social value, sustainability, and partnership—showcasing why WEPCo should be recognised as Sponsor/Developer ...
SPV Management Company of the Year
Equitix Management Services
Equitix Management Services (EMS) is a market‑leading SPV Manager defined by consistency, scale, and a commitment to excellence in long‑term partnerships. EMS has evolved from trusted manager into strategic partner shaping the future of infrastructure delivery. EMS manages assets of every vintage and utilises its scale to provide strat...
Fulcrum Infrastructure Management
Over the past year, Fulcrum Infrastructure Management has reinforced its position as a leading SPV provider through two flagship PPP projects: the Welsh Education Partnership (WEPCo) and Ireland’s Limerick Tunnel. Both projects showcase FIM’s industry-leading approach in three areas - 1. Digital innovation; 2. Net Zero delivery; and 3....
Infrastructure Managers Limited
IML is an award-winning specialist SPV manager that delivered strong outcomes for public partners and end users in 2025 in the UK, Ireland, and France. We are increasingly acknowledged for successful expiry delivery and sector leading initiatives across multiple assets and authorities. We have completed eight successful hand-backs and ...
John Laing
John Laing’s market-leading, embedded approach to SPV management combines long-term stewardship, deep asset expertise and a proven track record of solving complex delivery challenges. Unlike many infrastructure investors, John Laing remains actively and continuously embedded within its SPVs across the full project lifecycle - often fo...
Pario Management Group
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. Our approach is simple: to deliver intelligent, innovative solutions that ...
Plenary Group
Plenary Group has the largest inhouse SPV management team in Asia Pacific. Plenary is unique because it not only finances and constructs public infrastructure, but remains invested – alongside its government partners – in these assets, ensuring a high-quality of facility maintenance and service delivery. Plenary provides SPV manageme...
Vercity Group
Vercity’s SPV Management Company of the Year submission showcases a year defined by strong performance, measurable social value, digital advancement, and a deep commitment to ESG and inclusive practice. With almost three decades of experience and a portfolio spanning more than 90 projects across social, economic, and renewable sectors,...
