National Grid has awarded construction firm Burns & McDonnell an engineer-procure-construct (EPC) contract for the extension of a substation at Necton in Norfolk.
The extension will allow offshore wind farm projects on the east coast of England to be connected into the UK’s energy network.
The project will be delivered by Burns & McDonnell under National Grid’s RIIO T2 EPC Construction Framework for Substations, which is helping the UK adopt new forms of energy as it transitions to a net zero system by 2050.
The upgraded substation will mean that three 1320MW wind farms are connected into National Grid’s network and powering UK homes and businesses.
Burns & McDonnell was selected to be part of National Grid’s EPC Construction Framework for Substations in February 2021.
This is the company’s third major contract award from National Grid under the framework, which will last a minimum of five years.
Burns & McDonnell UK managing director Jonathan Chapman said: “I’m delighted that Burns & McDonnell has been awarded this contract with National Grid, which reflects the strong partnership we have in the UK.
“This is evidence of the confidence that National Grid has in our work and our long-term commitment to the UK’s vision for a net zero energy system by 2050.
“The Necton project is a key component in National Grid’s strategy to develop the UK’s electrical infrastructure, so it is ready for the energy transition.
“We are extremely proud to be playing our part in that mission.”