Keltbray has announced that it has been awarded two long term positions on Network Rail’s Control Period 7 (CP7) Eastern Routes Partnership Framework, delivering Lot 3a Contact Systems (Generalist) and Lot 4a Distribution & Plant (Generalist). The framework covers the entirety of Network Rail’s Eastern region.
This multi-disciplined framework to decarbonise and improve the connectivity of the railway in the eastern region will deliver a broad range of projects of varying value. Keltbray will be responsible for undertaking the Generalist role for Lot 3a – Contact Systems and the Generalist role for Lot 4a Distribution & Plant in a joint venture with Linbrooke Services.
The Eastern Routes Partnership duration is five years with an estimated value of circa £250m for Keltbray. Network Rail have the option to extend in yearly increments for a further five years. Keltbray will be responsible for a broad scope of works, including, but not limited to:
Darren James, Chief Executive Officer, Keltbray Group commented: “We are delighted to have been selected for these CP7 framework lots. They are part of our strategic plan to position Keltbray as a leading infrastructure services provider in the rail and broader decarbonised transport sector. It will see us strengthen our relationship with Network Rail, and we look forward to continuing to work with them in a highly collaborative manner.
“Keltbray is committed to working with Network Rail to create sustainable solutions that apply innovation and engineering excellence to enhance lives – including rail passengers and the communities where we work.
“These awards worth £250million for the first five-year tenure of the framework have lifted our overall orderbook to in excess of £1.5billion.”
