Eltel Networks – Carillion joint venture named as preferred bidder for the delivery of National Grid 400kV Overhead Upgrade Programme
Eltel Networks and its UK based joint venture partner Carillion has been named as a preferred bidder in the delivery of National Grid’s electricity transmission network upgrade across the UK.
Eltel Networks-Carillion will work in alliance with National Grid under a framework agreement to deliver part of National Grid’s £22 billion programme of investment in networks up to 2017, including the refurbishment and upgrade of its overhead power lines and towers.
Martin Dahlgren, President of BU Transmission, Eltel Networks, added: “We are very pleased with this outcome and that National Grid has seen the combined value of our two companies. Together we can now build a solid and permanent position in this market.”
Graham Carr, Managing Director of Carillion Utility Services, said: “The potential of this agreement is hugely significant for us. Work on the upgrade will be delivered in stages between now and 2017, so to be involved in the framework from the start is extremely important. We are also delighted to be working with leading European transmission solution provider Eltel Networks. Their background and competence in designing and constructing transmission networks complements Carillion’s experience and proven systems in project delivery.”
National Grid’s investment programme includes refurbishment, upgrades and new build of its 400 kV transmission network throughout England and Wales.
The contract commences on 31 October with the Eltel-Carillion Alliance focussed initially on developing the organisational structure.
Eltel Networks in brief
Eltel Networks has 7,700 employees and a turnover of €856 million. From its Nordic base, the company has expanded into the Baltic countries, Poland and Germany. Eltel builds, connects and cares for societies infrastructure solutions based on an effective interplay between electricity, telecom and IT. In the electricity transmission sector Eltel provides specialized high voltage overhead line design, construction, refurbishment and maintenance services. www.eltelnetworks.com
Carillion in brief
Carillion Plc is a UK based £5.1billion turnover business which employs more than 50,000 employees, operating in the UK, Middle East and Canada. Carillion brings experience and knowledge from large infrastructure construction projects and through its various acquisitions over 40 years’ experience in design and installation of HV and EHV cable systems and associated substation installations. www.carillionplc.com
More information:
Martin Dahlgren, President of BU Transmission, Eltel Networks
Tel. +46 70 543 54 70, martin.dahlgren@eltelnetworks.com
Rik Kendall, Head of PR and Publicity, Carillion Energy Services
Tel. +44 (0)191 245 8342