Balfour Beatty - National Grid Electricity Alliance

Key Facts

Client: National Grid
Balfour Beatty companies involved: Balfour Beatty Management and Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions
In March 2007, Balfour Beatty was awarded the contract for a new five-year alliance, to upgrade and develop the electricity transmission network in the eastern half of England
The alliance is likely to be worth approximately £550 million, with an option to extend it for a further five years
The contract is one of two overhead line and four sub-station alliance contracts, one of the largest procurement exercises undertaken by National Grid
It supports National Grid’s increased investment in the electricity transmission network and contributes to long-term security of supply
The work is required to connect new infrastructure, such as wind farms and new generation plant, to the Grid, as well as enhance and replace existing assets
Visit the National Grid’s Electricity Alliance website for more information