Costain, the infrastructure solutions company, has been successful in a bid to provide strategic advisory services to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero (DESNZ) as part of its Energy and Net Zero Professional Services Framework.

Costain will provide technical expertise and advisory services for two lots of the framework: Nuclear and Emerging Technologies.

This could include providing advisory and technical solutions around the adoption of new technologies that will enable the UK’s transition to cleaner energy sources, including emerging and modular nuclear technologies, such as small modular reactors (SMRs), and net zero innovation, depending on departmental need.

Costain is one of 43 suppliers awarded to the Framework, which has a total value of £250m and runs for an initial term of two years, with the option of extending for a further two years.

Costain will lean on its cross-sector and multi-disciplinary expertise in nuclear energy and clean energy projects to advise DESNZ on its complex energy security and net zero challenges.

Costain’s staff and engineers will provide technical expertise across three service deliverables: Policy and Strategy, Energy Design and Delivery, and Enterprise and Innovation.

Sam White, managing director, natural resources at Costain, commented: “There is a pressing need to accelerate the UK’s energy resilience, and ability to produce safe and sustainable electricity, as we drive towards a decarbonised UK. Through our specialised, multi-disciplinary approach, we will help drive the transition to cleaner energy sources and support the Government in embracing emerging energy technologies.

“Collaboration between the public and private sector is essential for making successful policy. As a trusted partner to the Government, we are bringing our strong track record in solving complex problems to help create a sustainable future.”