{"id":101967,"date":"2021-11-18T09:35:52","date_gmt":"2021-11-18T09:35:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/?p=101967"},"modified":"2021-11-18T09:35:52","modified_gmt":"2021-11-18T09:35:52","slug":"national-grid-substations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/planning-construction-news\/national-grid-substations\/101967\/","title":{"rendered":"Burns &#038; McDonnell wins \u00a314m National Grid substations contract"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationalgrid.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">National Grid<\/a> has awarded <a href=\"https:\/\/www.burnsmcd.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Burns &amp; McDonnell<\/a> a \u00a314m substations contract for the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of a 400-kV GIS substation in Yaxley, Suffolk<\/h2>\n<p>The two-year project will facilitate the connection of a newly constructed, gas-fired electricity generating plant by Progress Power.<\/p>\n<p>Burns &amp; McDonnell was selected to be part of National Grid\u2019s new RIIO T2 EPC Construction Framework for Substations in February 2021.<\/p>\n<p>The framework, which will last a minimum of five years, is supporting National Grid\u2019s investment in the UK\u2019s electricity transmission infrastructure as part of the country\u2019s transition to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/energy-news\/social-housing-providers-net-zero\/101743\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">net zero<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This investment will see that the grid is prepared for greater adoption of electric vehicles and the connection of significantly more renewable energy sources, including offshore wind as part of the government\u2019s \u2018Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution\u2019 and recently published \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/1033990\/net-zero-strategy-beis.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Net Zero Strategy: Build Back Greener<\/a>\u2019.<\/p>\n<p>The firm has also been awarded two further projects under the National Grid RIIO T2 Mechanical and Electrical Installation Framework, a second framework awarded to Burns &amp; McDonnell earlier this year.<\/p>\n<p>These projects will involve critical asset replacements at substation sites in inner London and Dartford, Kent.<\/p>\n<h3>\u2018Meeting the government\u2019s net zero commitment\u2019<\/h3>\n<p>Jonathan Chapman, UK Managing Director, Burns &amp; McDonnell, said: \u201cThis is a significant moment for Burns &amp; McDonnell as we establish a leading position in the UK energy market.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe project in Yaxley is a critical component in National Grid\u2019s strategic framework for ensuring this country\u2019s electrical infrastructure is prepared for the energy transition and meeting the government\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/energy-news\/net-carbon-negative-2\/101659\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2035 net zero<\/a> transmission system commitment. Burns &amp; McDonnell is hugely proud to be playing a part in that mission.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen we were looking for a location outside of the US to invest, we could see the UK offered a leading edge, particularly in its vision for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pbctoday.co.uk\/news\/energy-news\/sfs-carbon-products\/100863\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">low-carbon future.<\/a> We\u2019re now seeing this come to fruition.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBeing selected from a strong field to deliver this project is testament to the hard work and experience of our fantastic team. 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