Rail
"Osborne has a long association with the rail industry that has given us experience in everything from civil engineering and structures to planned and reactive maintenance." Paul Williams, Director, Civil Engineering
Osborne's long term investment in directly employed, highly skilled and motivated rail professionals is paying dividends. Annual rail sector turnover now exceeds £50m with peaks in activity over £2m per week.
Growth has been achieved through delivery of innovative and efficient solutions, zero disruption to the operational railway and above all the very highest standards of safety.
Delivery of projects on time, numerous industry awards for quality in construction and innovation and achieving a period of 1,000,000 working hours RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations) free in our Construction Partnership differentiates Osborne as a market leader in the rail sector. Equally important whether engaged with Osborne as a client, employee or supply chain partner.
Osborne undertakes a broad range of railway services that are delivered through its specialist Civil Engineering and Property Services operational teams. A Rail Board ensures Osborne is properly focused on the current and future needs of our rail clients, operational efficiencies are continually sought and delivered and that we have the right skills in the right place at the right time to ensure we support the objectives of our clients.
Rail partnership
Partnerships and framework arrangements provide a significant proportion of Osborne’s rail work.
Construction Partnership with Network Rail is now in its 7th year, progressively extended as value for money through continuous improvement has been demonstrated. The partnership has completed 294 contracts to a value approaching £106m for major works and improvements across the South of England. Projects have included platform extensions, bridges, pedestrian structures, structural work and mechanical and electrical upgrades to station buildings and depots.
Osborne also has reactive and planned property maintenance contracts in place with Network Rail and Train Operating Companies in the South of England and East Anglia to Crewe, including significant contracts with Govia and National Express Group. The services provided include multi-functional 24/7 reactive maintenance services as well as proactive project solutions to cover client’s various property needs. Further partnerships include significant investments projects with Spacia, Network Rail’s Commercial Property organisation (which is now in it’s 13th year of continuous service and having delivered in excess of £130m worth of project works in that time).
Appointment as to preferred contractor status for DfT funded Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) Programme is a further example of Osborne’s Framework capabilities.
Being competitive
Traditionally procured rail projects make up an equal proportion of workload. Osborne’s focus on innovative solutions at bidding stage ensures our tenders are both robust and competitive. Clients include Network Rail, train operating companies and train manufacturers, commercial and housing developers.
A growing area is Osborne’s Early Contractor Involvement appointment by clients and consultants to provide buildability and method advice at feasibility and early design development stages. Crossrail is an example.
Osborne has a significant presence in traditional rail infrastructure upgrades providing civil engineering services for major signalling projects, power supply upgrades and enhancements. Other project examples include bridge strengthening, repair and replacement including major off-line construction, transport interchanges, live traincare depots and works to listed buildings.
For more information contact rail@osborne.co.uk