Spencer Rail secures major contract in Scotland

Hull-based Spencer Rail has been named as the principal contractor by Network Rail on the multi-asset framework agreement (MAFA) for Scotland.

Spencer Rail chief executive David McLoughlin said: “We submitted a very strong application and everyone concerned should be very proud of the contribution they made. Iam delighted and thankful to Network Rail for continuing to put their trust in us.”

At the tender stage, Spencer Rail had to demonstrate its ability to deliver a number of projects including stations, platform extensions and line electrification.

A spokesman said: “A more clearly defined scope of works will be agreed once the £150m framework contract is in place.”

The £100m turnover Spencer Group employs 450 staff altogether, including 300 in its rail division.

Earlier this year, Spencer Group completed the first stage of a £150m investment in biomass handling operations at the Humber Ports.

The facility at the Port of Hull will support a 15-year contract between port operator Associated British Ports (ABP) and Drax.