Jacobs wins national grid contract in the UK

Jacobs was awarded the Design & Project Services Framework with energy utility National Grid in the UK to increase the resiliency and capacity needed in the electricity transmission network.

Through the new four-year framework, Jacobs will provide feasibility and survey works, front-end conceptual and detailed design, through to assurance, verification and commissioning services. The framework covers 10 Lots across all National Grid's Transmission portfolio, including substations, overhead lines, onshore cables, high-voltage direct current (HVDC), protection control & cyber, gas, civils, multi-disciplinary design services, project services and design assurance.

This deal helps supports UK efforts to meet net-zero and decarbonisation commitments.

"We will draw upon our transferable global experience to help develop, reinforce and accommodate new connections to the U.K. Electricity and Gas Transmission System,” said Jacobs People & Places Solutions Senior Vice President Europe and Digital Strategies Donald Morrison.

The Jacobs/Morrison Energy Services Joint Venture (J1M) is also providing National Grid with a range of services on its Electricity Transmission Engineering Procurement Construction Framework - Substations Lot.