Four companies have been selected to deliver a £1 billion infrastructure investment for UK Power Networks.

The utility company has launched its Capital Delivery Alliance, which will implement a 'major' infrastructure programme across London, the East and South East of England.

Amec Foster Wheeler, Clancy Docwra, McNicholas and Morrison Utility Services will refurbish and upgrade electricity substations, cables and power lines over a 12 year period.

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Director of Capital Programme & Procurement, Nirmal Kotecha, said: "Today is the culmination of a huge amount of work by all involved to get us to a point where we can start implementing the important aims of the Alliance.

"There are so many advantages for our customers by bringing all our Alliance supply chain partners together under one roof.

"It means that we can ensure a seamless work programme that can be delivered at the best possible cost, and ensure that customers receive the same high standard of service across our networks.

"I am delighted to have all the partners on board and formally launch the Alliance, as we start this exciting new chapter."

UK Power Networks distributes approximately 27% of the UK's electricity, invests over £500 million in its networks each year and is responsible for over 130,000 substations and 170,000 km of overhead lines and underground cables.

(LM/CD)