Mace secures appointments to Network Rail Frameworks
Global delivery consultants and construction experts, Mace have been appointed to two prestigious frameworks supporting Network Rail in the North West & Central and Eastern regions. These appointments reinforce Mace's position as a trusted partner in delivering high-quality programme, project management and engineering services for critical infrastructure projects.
The frameworks encompass a wide range of professional services, including Programme and Project Management, Engineering, Commercial Services, Construction and Project Management Office (PMO) roles. These services will support Network Rail North West & Central Region's three Asset Protection (ASPRO) Services Teams and the Eastern Region's Asset Protection (ASPRO) Services Teams, focusing on ensuring third-party and outside-party projects are delivered efficiently and in compliance with relevant standards and procedures.
As part of this, Mace will provide flexible professional services, support Asset Protection for projects, and guide investors through Network Rail's processes to ensure successful project delivery, working closely with ASPRO to meet key programme and project outputs.
The engineering services will adhere to Engineering Management for Projects and related Engineering and Construction Management Plans (ECMP), ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality and compliance.
Sean Gray, Director of Transportation: UK & Europe at Mace Consult, said:
“By ensuring connectivity and mobility, modern, efficient rail infrastructure contributes to the health of the UK economy, and Mace’s appointments to these prestigious National Rail frameworks will help to safeguard its effectiveness in these regions.
“Mace Consult’s experience in the transport sector runs deep, and our professional services in the form of programme and project management are set to ensure the future delivery of sustainable infrastructure.”
Mace has a proven track record with Network Rail, including the successful transformation of Birmingham New Street station and the electrification of the highly complex Great Western Main Line’s Bath Corridor.