BAM will build a high sustainability new office centre for Network Rail, based in Milton Keynes.

Plans to develop one of the most sustainable office buildings in the country took another step forward as Network Rail awarded a key contract for pre-construction services.

Network Rail's proposal for a new national centre in Milton Keynes is based on a range of principals designed to limit energy consumption and its impact on the environment. Network Rail plans to house up to 3,000 employees, bringing new jobs to the area.

Today, Network Rail announced the award of a pre-construction services agreement to BAM Construction, to assist in the second stage of the design and build procurement process before construction begins – subject to planning permission – in the summer next year.


Nigel Comben, South East Regional Director, BAM said: "BAM is delighted to be awarded the pre-construction services for this exciting project and will bring to it the experienced team that recently completed an award winning £72 million mixed use scheme adjacent to Network Rail’s development in Milton Keynes.

"BAM is able to offer strength in depth to support the demands of this project and deliver the quality and service we know that Network Rail will expect."

Network Rail is building the National Centre to bring together the company's national functions to improve teamwork and planning, and provide better support to the route and area teams.

The move is also expected to save the company millions of pounds as the amount of office space it rents at number of locations will be reduced.

The proposed building, scheduled to open in 2012, will be located near Milton Keynes Central railway station on the site of the former National Hockey Stadium.

(CD/BMcC)