Costain awarded defence contract extension

Costain has been awarded an extension to its long-standing framework agreement with a defence contractor, to continue supporting key UK defence projects.

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The commissioned work, totalling six figures for a six-month period, will see Costain deliver project management consultancy, risk management support and planning services. This will include the deployment of experienced project delivery and controls specialists into key roles across the defence contractor's organisation.

Costain has a long track-record of delivering efficient and practical solutions to support the UK defence mission. With specialist understanding, experience and expertise, Costain supports the UK's most strategic systems and the service personnel that use infrastructure to live, work and train for operations.

Bob Anstey, defence and nuclear energy sector director at Costain, commented: "We have excellent relationships with defence contractors across the sector. There is a growing recognition of the need to upgrade and maintain defence infrastructure, which remains critical for safeguarding the UK.

"This extension demonstrates Costain's commitment to meeting our customers' needs and building resilience for the future by providing high quality, dynamic professionals who foster strong working relationships across the supply chain."