Mace has been appointed to the Department for Transport’s (DfT) STARThree Framework, securing ‘prime’ status across a host of consultancy service packages.
The framework, which is valued at £600m, brings in suppliers who can provide DfT with specialist technical and commercial advice for rail and other transport schemes, and covers a wide range of services, including procurement and contracting support, project and programme management, technical guidance and strategic advisory.
The framework will see six ‘prime’ suppliers take on lot-wide remits alongside a host of specialist companies with more targeted briefs. It is the first time Mace has been appointed to the framework.
Sean Gray, director for transportation at Mace Consult, said: “Securing this new appointment with DfT is a reflection of the growth and success we’ve seen in our UK transportation business over the past few years; it’s further evidence that Mace is established as major multi-modal player in the sector.
“Alongside the opportunity to build on our experience with the likes of Network Rail, National Highways, HS2 and Abellio, we’re looking forward to forging new relationships and showcasing the full scope of our consultancy capabilities, drawing on our delivery expertise to bring new ideas and innovations – such as modern methods of construction – that will help the nation transform its transport infrastructure.”
