Telecom News Issue 3 - Flipbook - Page 11
MBNL Contract Win
Magdalene signs a five-year framework agreement with MBNL
Magdalene has secured a new fiveyear framework agreement with Mobile
Broadband Network Ltd (MBNL), the
EE (UK) and Three (UK) joint venture
responsible for the management
and network deployment of
telecommunications sites owned by its
joint shareholders.
Under the terms of the agreement, Magdalene
will support the delivery of MBNL’s Notice to
Quit (NTQ) and Towers and Antennas (T&A)
operations. Both projects are scheduled to
begin in January 2020.
Magdalene will support MBNL’s NTQ
operations by ensuring network coverage is
maintained throughout the transition between
site decommissioning and the sourcing
and deployment of a replacement site. The
programme delivery will include the acquisition,
design and development of new network sites,
managing replacement site coverage and major
equipment moves.
In addition, Magdalene will provide end-to-end
services to support MBNL’s T&A programme.
This high-profile programme includes upgrades,
new build and construct only workstreams
across the estate of 21,000 urban and rural
mast sites across the UK.
Magdalene Head of Mobile Paul Brewster
commented: “We are delighted to embark on
this new agreement with MBNL. This framework
agreement demonstrates Magdalene’s evolving
mobile infrastructure service strategy and
our expertise and experience in delivering
essential telecom infrastructure roll-outs will be
instrumental in our support of this important
network improvement programme.
the acquisition, design and build of suitable
replacement host sites through the deployment
process, working with all stakeholders including
local authorities and site providers.
“MBNL’s fast-paced T&A programme presents
another, equally exciting opportunity for
Magdalene. Delivering this programme of
work will call upon our experience, flexibility,
and speed of response as MBNL builds new
infrastructure or upgrades existing assets to
meet the growing technology and capacity
demands of EE and Three customers.”
Magdalene Managing Director Mark Turner
commented: “We are looking forward to bringing
additional construction resources from across
M Group Services to deliver these essential
programs. To achieve this, Magdalene will utilise
a civils capability that is proven across a range
of national critical infrastructure clients. We look
forward to harnessing the benefit of an award
winning SHEQ culture with experience in insuring
Zero Harm across all Group programmes.”
“Magdalene will support MBNL’s NTQ
programme, managing the removal of
former sites from the network, as well as
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