Costain has formed a joint venture with Babcock and Alstom in a bid to win major contracts associated with upcoming electrification projects, such as the Great Western Main Line and the Edinburgh to Glasgow route.
A number of large schemes have either been put out to tender or are due to be over the coming months.
By forming a joint force the three companies have responded to Network Rail’s new procurement procedures, which place a greater emphasis on collaborative working.
The new procurement guidelines also allow for a greater input from contractors during a scheme’s first stages, making sure their expertise is put to good use before the final design is decided.
