HOCHTIEF awarded large contract for infrastructure maintenance in Scotland

by Adrian Tatum

HOCHTIEF PPP Solutions GmbH has been awarded a contract by North Lanarkshire Council in Scotland for maintenance and investment in road and infrastructure improvements.

The contract has a minimum term of eight years and can be extended up to a maximum contract period of twelve years at the discretion of the council. Services are expected to commence in October 2024.

As the fourth largest local authority in Scotland, and positioned in between Glasgow and Edinburgh, North Lanarkshire Council, is one of 32 council areas in Scotland and covers an area comparable to Cologne.

Councillor Helen Loughran, Convener of Environment and Climate Change Committee, said: “This is an exciting time for the council as it embarks on a five-year journey to deliver The Plan for North Lanarkshire and its associated programme of work. We are driving transformational change across North Lanarkshire to regenerate our communities into vibrant, thriving, sustainable places. Key to that is place-based investment in essential infrastructure as well as maintaining our current facilities such as roads, bridges, streetlighting and other vital services. We’re perfectly placed in the heart of Scotland for growth industries such as logistics and manufacturing, as well as providing vital transport networks for businesses, people and communities. We’re delighted to have HOCHTIEF PPP Solutions GmbH on board as we go on the next stage of our journey.”

HOCHTIEF PPP Solutions GmbH has been commissioned to take care of maintenance, inspections, fault rectification and winter services for roads, footpaths, bridges, underpasses and three reservoirs. The company will also be responsible for street lighting and traffic management systems.

“We are delighted to have won this Area Maintenance Contract in North Lanarkshire. HOCHTIEF PPP Solutions GmbH has built a strong reputation for sustainable and innovative highway maintenance services in Europe. We will use these strengths to deliver a tailored offering to meet the needs of North Lanarkshire Council. Innovation and digitalization are at the heart of our business model. As part of our smart city initiatives, we want to combine our international experience and innovation with the flexibility of local providers and achieve goals together,” said Peter Coenen, Managing Director of HOCHTIEF PPP Solutions GmbH.

Andreas Hoppe, Operations Director at HOCHTIEF PPP Solutions GmbH, said: “I am very excited about this opportunity and look forward to working with the council and the people of North Lanarkshire to deliver a resilient and efficient service offering and create successful places.”

Sustainability plays a key role in this contract which includes a plan to reduce the environmental impact. This is in line with the Scottish Government’s climate reduction program and North Lanarkshire Council’s net zero priorities to 2030 and beyond.

Another focus is on fair work practices and prompt payment (“Fair Work First”). HOCHTIEF PPP Solutions GmbH has committed to adopting the principles of “Fair Work First”. The company will apply the fair work criteria to its own workforce and its supply chain.

The contract in figures:

11.5 million square meters of carriageways,
4.5 million square meters of footpaths,
550 structures such as bridges, retaining walls and subways,
three reservoirs (Strathclyde Loch, Broadwood Loch and Forrestburn Reservoir),
250 culverts and trash screens,
64,000 luminaries and 2.3 million meters of street lighting cable,
more than 3,000 signs and 200 traffic management systems.

The overall aim of the measures is to achieve a high level of benefit, added value and long-term gains for the residents, communities and businesses of the North Lanarkshire region through long-term commitment, a focus on operational implementation, joint improvements and a high level of cooperation.

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