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Galliford Try appointed to £59 billion National Grid HVDC framework, securing £9 billion Major Works & Civils contract.

Total HVDC framework value £59 billion
Major Works & Civils Framework Lot 1 anticipated value £9 billion
Framework duration five years

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Galliford Try's Infrastructure business has taken a further step into the energy market, with its appointment to the new £59 billion High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) Frameworks with National Grid.

The five-year framework is intended to facilitate a major upgrade to the electricity grid, enabling its transition to net zero and decarbonisation of the energy system.

Galliford Try has won a place on the Major Works & Civils Framework, Lot 1 - Converter Civils & Buildings, which has an anticipated overall value of £9 billion as part of the HVDC infrastructure programme. The business will be working with RPS Group to deliver the design and construction of civil engineering and building works associated with converter stations.

Bill Hocking, Chief Executive of Galliford Try, commented: "Continuing to grow our core Infrastructure business is a key part of our Sustainable Growth Strategy, and this appointment will see us deliver further civil engineering and construction solutions for the energy sector. We look forward to working with National Grid to play our part in modernising and decarbonising the energy system and building the infrastructure that will enable our country's current and future energy needs."