Keltbray has been awarded two long-term positions on Network Rail’s Control Period 7 (CP7) Eastern Routes Partnership Framework.
The contractor will be responsible for delivering Lot 3a Contact Systems (Generalist) and Lot 4a Distribution & Plant (Generalist) in a joint venture with Linbrooke Services.
The multi-disciplined framework to decarbonise and improve connectivity of the railway in the eastern region will deliver a broad range of projects of varying value.
The Eastern Routes Partnership is for five years with an estimated value of £250 million for Keltbray, lifting its overall order book to more than £1.5 billion.
Network Rail has the option to extend the framework in yearly increments for a further five years.
| Lot 3a – Generalist: Contact Systems
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Lot 4a – Generalist: Distribution & Plant
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| AC/DC contact systems works | HV traction distribution works |
| Structure renewal and refurbishment | Traction derived signalling power supplies |
| OLE campaign changes | Lineside operational equipment and monitoring |
| Mid-life refurbishment | Low voltage and control equipment |
Phill Price, managing director, Keltbray Infrastructure, said: “We are honoured to have been awarded these positions on such a prestigious framework for our valued client, Network Rail, demonstrating our long-term commitment to the rail sector.
“It was a real team effort across Keltbray, and the framework will leverage our rail systems design, engineering and rail delivery capabilities across our whole business.
“We are looking forward to getting started and delivering safely and efficiently to benefit rail passengers across the Eastern route.”
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