Costain has secured a three-year extension to its Contract Management Organisation (CMO) contract with Cadent for its gas distribution network upgrade programme.
The infrastructure solutions firm has been replacing around 330 kilometres of gas mains each year in the East of England for Candent since 2021.
This follows Costain winning a £400 million contract to deliver tunnel and lineside mechanical and electrical (M&E) systems for HS2.
Cadent, the UK’s largest gas distribution network, manages more than 80,000 miles of pipes and transporting gas to 11 million customers.
The CMO was originally a five-year contract, but will now run to eight years, through to 2029.
The firm will continue to manage the delivery of the safety-critical mains replacement programme, working with Cadent’s network team.
The programme will be delivered through a local supply chain, in line with exacting business plan requirements agreed with regulators.
The integrated team is supported by digital tools providing real-time insight into the status of the operations, allowing a granular view of both ongoing activities and the long-term plan.
Laura Hughes, energy director at Costain, said: “We have an excellent relationship with Cadent and our supply chain partners and we’re working to the same goal.
“We’re improving the lives of thousands of people in the East of England by upgrading pipelines to ensure homes remain heated, while making necessary improvements to help the UK decarbonise its energy system and comply with important environmental legislation.
“We’re operating in an environment where we’re able to bring different skills and capabilities to the table and apply agile operational processes around planning, programme management, reporting and control that have delivered to targets and led to efficiency gains.
“The digital tools that we’ve developed with Cadent are continually upgrading our insights and predictability.”
Victoria Grieve, East of England network director at Cadent, added: “We’ve been working alongside Costain for a number of years now and we are very pleased to be able to continue our collaboration, drive further efficiencies and ensure a safe and successful gas upgrade project in line with our business plans.”
Was this interesting? Try: Government announces “major overhaul” to fast-track new homes
If you have a tip or story idea that fits with our publication, please contact the news reporter/editor
Get industry news in 5 minutes!
A daily email that makes industry news enjoyable. It’s completely free.