CHAMBER NEWS


“It’s very important that the Integrated Rail Plan does not descope, descale or delay Phase 2b, particularly the Eastern Leg, as it would have dire economic consequences, and disproportionately penalise the communities that need its benefits most and communities that have suffered from decades of underinvestment. Now more than ever, there is a pressing need for game-changing projects with the potential to catapult communities out of recession and truly level up the nation.” Maria Machancoses, Midlands Connect director


“Already, a hugely ambitious programme of conventional rail, bus, light rail, cycling and walking projects are being developed around the Toton HS2 Station. HS2 Phase 2b has inspired confidence and ambition back to the East Midlands, propelling projects like the expansion of the Nottingham Tram westwards connecting the city with fast links to Birmingham (20 minutes) and north to Leeds (29 minutes), and imaginatively extending the tram through Toton to Derby. “Our ageing 100-plus-year-old Victorian rail asset is


stretched and fragile. HS2 provides the additional capacity and breathing space to allow us to stand back and look at our existing network with fresh eyes. For example, during the height of the pandemic, rail freight kept goods moving around the country. We can be far more ambitious for rail freight, making more paths available that will take thousands of lorries off our congested motorways.” Andy Duggins, SYSTRA operations director


“According to HS2, ‘we estimate that from every 10 of our main contracts, 10,000 supply chain opportunities will become available. We expect 60% of contracts to go to SME suppliers.’ HS2 itself will be procuring design services; civil engineering solutions, stations, railway systems, rolling stock and corporate services. There are myriad opportunities for SMEs in HS2, where they can make use of their inherently agile nature, the lower barriers to innovation and the availability of support programmes such as Digi-Rail.” Paddy Patterson, EKFB skills, employment and education manager


“Engineers and designers have shaped the world we live in today and will continue to do so as we seek to address some of humanity’s most complex challenges such as climate change. The delivery of new, world class, sustainable infrastructure is critical to this.” Simon Russell, LM project director


“Investment in infrastructure enables the Government to directly address structural imbalances that hold back our regional economies. It is essential for building a better Britain. HS2 unlocks the enormous strengths of our economy, maximising opportunities across the nation, which is why HS2 is central to the UK’s post-Covid-19 recovery.” Councillor Ian Courts, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council leader and West Midlands Combined Authority portfolio lead for HS2


By providing a dedicated 24/7/365 maintenance helpdesk, OSS work with Client Property Teams to provide national support for all hard and soft (planned, reactive & compliance) maintenance requirements. Utilising a 24/7 CAFM system to track maintenance, compliance, maintain asset registers and including full client property database if required.


Being part of a wider group our dedicated Account Managers aim to reduce costs and enhance the estate, having access to electrical, mechanical, building fabric and flooring expertise, as well as an in­house technical team with a proven record of cost reduction, covering critical disciplines which include:


• Lift maintenance, auto doors and shutters ­ management and costs reduction.


• Refrigerant gases reporting ­ summarising types and volumes of gases used for CSR reporting purposes.


• Legionella Management ­ Scheduling remedials dependent on risk factor.


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