National contractor Kier has agreed a multi-million deal to carry out network delivery works across Hampshire and Berkshire.

The firm was appointed as a partner in the Openreach Network Services Agreement (ONSA) for the first time. It will run for five years and include all planned and reactive fibre and copper network services.  

Throughout the duration of the contract, Kier is committed to providing employment opportunities in the region as well as supporting partnership opportunities with the local supply chain. 


Kier Group managing director for Utilities and Rail, Barry McNicholas said: "This new award is a great opportunity to play a key role within Openreach's current and future ambitions.

"We have a long history of success in the telecoms sector and are responsible for the installation of over one million meters of fibre optic network cabling each year. It is this experience and technical expertise that will enable us to work in partnership with Openreach to deliver this essential works."

The ONSA is a contractual framework for trusted Openreach field engineering partners. It's complemented by new ways of working enabling Openreach to focus their relationship with partners into successful customer results.

Alongside the ONSA works, Kier also has the opportunity to bid for future works on the Openreach Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) framework.

(CM/MH)