Leicester Mercury

Consultant­s win contract for net zero framework

DEAL SIGNED WITH NATIONAL GRID

- By TOM PEGDEN tom.pegden@reachplc.com @tompegden

A PROPERTY consultanc­y has been awarded a five-year contract for projects which will help support the UK’s net zero goals.

Fisher German won a place on a framework contract to provide land agency services for National Grid UK following an 18-month tender process.

The contract, one of five in place on the framework, will start in September and will see the firm’s infrastruc­ture services division work with National Grid UK’s land and property, and electricit­y transmissi­on divisions.

It will work on things such as developmen­t consent orders and compulsory purchase orders for major overhead and undergroun­d power line projects, as well as provide infrastruc­ture planning and valuation services.

The contract delivery is being led by Matthew Hodgetts, who will be supported by a team of more than 32 surveyors.

The firm’s Market Harborough and Ashby offices will be among those carrying out the work.

Mr Hodgetts said: “We are extremely pleased to be awarded a place on National Grid’s framework and be part of the delivery to achieve net zero.

“The excellent feedback we received is a testament to the whole team who worked on the tender for 18 months.

“We have a fantastic existing relationsh­ip with National Grid, and the focus on understand­ing our client’s needs and the trust generated by successful project delivery and knowledgea­ble advice in the past, along with our drive to improve and adapt, put us in a strong position.

“We are excited to be able to continue our long-term relationsh­ip with National Grid and continue to deliver for this valued client.”

Prem Gabbi, director of UK Land and Property at National Grid, said: “Working together with our supply chain, we are embedding a results-driven culture as we strive to continue delivering for our customers and achieving our ambitious targets around net zero and the clean energy transition.

“We look forward to strengthen­ing our relationsh­ip with Fisher German as we enable the wider National Grid to keep the lights on and the energy flowing for millions of British households.”

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