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30/01/2019
Network Rail Announces Winners Of 10-Year Contracts
Network Rail has announced the winners of its track and rail system alliances. Colas Rail and AECOM won the contracts in the South, with Babcock Rail, Arup and Arcadis coming out on top in Scotland. The appointments are subject to contract terms being finalised and agreed, with procurement currently operating a standstill period.
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The 10-year contracts (initial five-year period with an option to extend) are divided into three new geographically-focused alliances between Network Rail, designers and construction suppliers; North Alliance (Scotland route); Central Alliance (London North West, London North East and East Midlands route) and South Alliance (Anglia, South East, Wessex, Western and Wales routes). The Central alliance bidding process continues and a preferred bidder will be announced in due course following final verification and internal approvals.
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