Telent has been awarded a three-year telecoms framework renewals contract with Network Rail.
Under the framework contract, the technology services company will provide telecoms equipment and services to renew Network Rail’s nationwide operational railway communication networks and systems.
The new contract is for a period of three years with an option to extend for a further two years.
Steve Pears, managing director of telent’s rail business, said he was delighted that Network Rail had chosen to continue its relationship with the organisation. He said: “The new framework contract builds on the excellent service we have provided to Network Rail over the last seven years. We’re delighted that they have chosen to maintain our relationship.”
In 2005, telent was awarded a five-year framework contract for the densely populated South East region. This was followed by the award of an 18-month framework contract in 2010 to extend telent’s coverage to include both the South East and Western regions. These contracts saw the company install, commission and test a wide range of telecommunication equipment, from networks supporting signalling, to Customer Information Systems.
“We pride ourselves on our proven track record in delivering safe, reliable and cost-effective services and systems on time and to budget,” added Mr Pears.
“As well as allowing us to continue to provide ongoing support to one of the largest organisations in the UK rail sector, we hope the new contract will provide us with the opportunity to continue to grow telent’s reputation within the rail sector.”
