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Network Rail<\/a> has announced the preferred bidders to deliver the next decade of rail system contracts in Scotland and the South of England worth an estimated \u00a35bn<\/h2>\n

Following an extensive tender period, Network Rail has awarded the track and rail system alliances in the South to Colas Rail<\/a> and AECOM<\/a>, and in Scotland to Babcock Rail<\/a>, Arup<\/a> and Arcadis<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This announcement is subject to contract terms being finalised and agreed, with procurement currently operating a standstill period.<\/p>\n

The 10-year contracts (initial 5-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).<\/p>\n

The Central alliance bidding process continues and a preferred bidder will be announced following final verification and internal approvals.<\/p>\n

Steve Featherstone, programme director Track, said: \u201cReaching this important milestone ensures we will have a stable foundation for the delivery of Great Britain\u2019s core railway infrastructure<\/a> for the next decade. Our new strategy allows us to better align to the routes and ultimately, deliver for customers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jean-Pierre Bertrand, CEO of Colas Rail Ltd, commented:\u00a0\u201cWe are extremely proud of our team being recognised for the quality of the tender submission. We are fully committed to delivering major improvements to the UK railways<\/a> in the South working together with our partners Aecom and Network Rail over the upcoming 10 years.”<\/p>\n

Colin Wood, chief executive \u2013 Civil Infrastructure, Europe, Middle East and Africa, AECOM, added:\u00a0\u201cWe\u2019re extremely pleased to be named, along with our partners Colas Rail, as a preferred bidder for the track and rail system alliance. We now look forward to working with Network Rail to deliver vital upgrades to Great Britain\u2019s railway infrastructure over the next 10 years.<\/p>\n

\u201cReinforcing our position as one of the UK\u2019s leading track and rail engineering renewal consultants, the award is testament to the reputation we\u2019ve established and the trust we\u2019ve built up over the years with Network Rail and Colas Rail as part of the S&C alliance.\u201d<\/p>\n

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