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News Release from: Alfred McAlpine Utility Services SE
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 31 October 2001
Major high voltage contract announced
for 24seven
Eastern Contracting has just been awarded a £1.1m high voltage contract with 24seven, after fighting off competition from six other contractors in a competitive tender.
Eastern Contracting has just been awarded a £1.1m high voltage contract with 24seven, after fighting off competition from six other contractors in a competitive tender Eastern Contracting began work on the Watford West site on October 1st, and is confident it will complete the project by the deadline of June 2002
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 7 Sep 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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The major new project involves the installation of a 132kV grid substation, repositioning of two 132kV transformers, provision of a 33kV switchboard, and the relocation of a 132kV overhead line.
24seven's Senior Project Manager Gareth Spinner comments, "Eastern Contracting offered us an innovative solution which met both the technical and delivery objectives as well as offering a competitive price for the work." General Manager of Eastern Contracting's Network Engineering Division, Brian Ling comments, "This is a complex project and we will be working to a tight programme.
It is vital that the work is carried out in accordance with 24seven's distribution and safety rules, and Eastern Contracting's strict quality measures." Eastern Contracting feels it is their proven track record in quality and safety, coupled with their expertise and individual approach, that gave them the edge over the other competitors.
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In July this year, Eastern Contracting was awarded the prestigious Gold ROSPA Safety Award, for its continued proven track record in reducing accidents at work.
In the same month Eastern Contracting was also presented with the British Safety Council's Occupational Health and Safety Award, for demonstrating its particularly high standards in health and safety.
Eastern Contracting's dedication to health and safety is instilled into every staff member from the outset, to ensure that the organisation has top quality health and safety management systems in place.
Eastern Contracting is dedicated to building long term relationships that deliver clear customer benefits.
The company has already demonstrated its turnkey project management skills to 24seven, as it began an overhead line refurbishment contract this July.
Refurbishment has been completed in Frating and Osyth, Essex, and further work is anticipated in Cambridge.
Gareth Spinner comments, "Eastern Contracting has completed a number of projects for us in the past, and we have developed a good working relationship with them, hence their proven track record was an important factor in our selection for a difficult project such as West Watford.".
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