Amey has secured a second consecutive term as Network Rail's sole supplier of civil examinations, and retained a major footprint in rail structures assessments.

The new contracts are worth over £40m per annum.

The Civil Examination Framework Agreements (CEFA) for Control Period 5 (CP5) will be delivered by Amey across the UK, with the exception of the London North Western Route, which Network Rail plan to operate in-house.

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Amey will also deliver the Civil Assessments Framework Agreements (CAFA CP5) for London North Eastern/East Midlands, Anglia, and Kent routes. In addition, the company has been successful in securing a place on a national strategic delivery panel for assessments through which it will respond in other routes.

Mel Ewell, Amey's chief executive, said: "Continuing our successful examinations and assessments relationship with Network Rail is great news for our business. The scope of the new contracts spanning the next five years builds on Amey's and Network Rail's track record of strong performance by making better use of technology and introducing more efficient ways of working. Through even greater collaboration we will and create an even safer and more reliable civil infrastructure."

(CD/JP)