Network Rail Signals Bright Future For HBPW

The announcement by Network Rail that Amco has wonlots on the £645m frameworks for Control Period 6 (CP6), has signalled apositive start to 2019 for HBPW.

Retford based HBPW – one of the premier rail engineering practices in the UK and East Midlands – has been working successfully with Amco on CP5 for several years, however, the current framework comes to an end next month.

“Frameworks run for several years,” said Partner, Jon Livesey, “and, whilst Amco, is one of the country’s grade A contractors and a close partner with Network Rail, it goes without saying that there is always an air of trepidation when they come up for renewal.

“HBPW has been working with Amco on various frameworks and individual contracts, throughout CP5 and, as part of that work, we were asked to tender with them as one of their main designers, specifically for the £190m fund that will support work on the London to North East (LNE) route.”

Overall there are two frameworks covering Scotland and the North East (SNE) as well as the LNE route, embracing renewals and enhancements along with geotechnical works. HBPW has its own geotechnical department in addition to a highly experienced team of rail engineers.

“This latest framework is set to run for five years, with an option for NR to extend by a further two, all good news for HBPW. Not only does this maintain the professional relationship between ourselves and Amco but it also provides continuity for Network Rail by keeping existing delivery teams in place,” added Jon.

Network Rail regional director for SNE Kris Kinnear said the contracts were important for shaping the future of the rail network.

“Our CP6 contracts provide suppliers with substantial work-banks and the opportunity to be part of delivering essential improvements that will help shape the future of Britain’s rail network,” he said.  

Network Rail maintain that CP6 will also start the railway’s digital age with digital train control and signalling that will enable more services to run, more safely and at a lower cost. 

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Additional information courtesy of New Civil Engineer. x