UK-based construction and engineering company Costain has been reappointed as the strategic delivery partner of Bradford Council.

The estimated value of this two-year contract is worth up to £5m ($6.06m). The contract has the potential to add two more one-year phases.

As per the contract's terms, Costain will offer project, programme, and commercial management services to assist in effectively designing and implementing a portfolio of capital investment projects totalling approximately £250m.

Bradford Council Highways Services manager Richard Gelder said: “The range of skills, support, advice, and innovation Costain has brought to delivery of our capital projects continues to ensure the council have a resilience and resource beyond its own organisation which can challenge and innovate delivery of other contractors.”

The council’s capital strategy involves several flagship projects.

This includes the redevelopment of Bradford Interchange, new amenities to support active travel modes such as walking and cycling; new Park and Ride facilities to relieve congestion, as well as enhance air quality; and major improvements to the A6177 outer ring road.

Costain Group Integrated Transport director Andy Clarke said: “We are delighted to be building on our six-year relationship with Bradford Council with our reappointment as Strategic Delivery Partner.

“This is an exciting time as the Bradford district prepares to take on the mantle of UK City of Culture in 2025.”