The contracts include a 拢150m contract for signalling, power and communications works awarded to VolkerRail 鈥� its first major contract in Scotland.
Projects under the new SCF framework will include buildings, civils, structure, earthworks, drainage, renewals and enhancements across the country.
In addition to VolkerRail鈥檚 contract, Network Rail has awarded Lot A (minor civils up to 拢150m) to Taziker Industrial; Lot B (buildings and civils up to 拢750m) to AmcoGiffen and Story; and Lot C (geotechnical and minor civils up to 拢420m) to QTS.
Each of the contracts are for five years, with a three-year extension option based on performance.
Liam Sumpter, managing director for Network Rail Scotland, said: 鈥淭he awarding of these contracts will help us continue to deliver a railway that is safe and reliable for passengers and freight.
鈥淲e鈥檙e excited to once again be partnering with Taziker, AmcoGiffen, Story and QTS and we鈥檙e looking forward to welcoming VolkerRail on to Scotland鈥檚 Railway family.鈥�
Niall McCreanor, director of specialist businesses, VolkerRail, said: 鈥淰olkerRail has extensive experience in signalling, telecoms and power renewals, and enhancements, and we have spent considerable time building our presence in Scotland to better understand the needs of Scotland鈥檚 railway, to ensure we can provide the best possible service.
鈥淲e look forward to working collaboratively with Network Rail and Scotland鈥檚 Railway to deliver efficient outputs in line with their key strategic themes.鈥�
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