UK: Dron & Dickson Signs USD 73.2 Million North Sea Contract Renewal

Dron & Dickson, specialist in design, supply and maintenance of hazardous area electrical equipment, has secured long-term contract renewal with an oil major valued at up to £45million(USD 73.2 Million).

The five-year deal, with options to extend by up to a further four years, involves supplying electrical equipment and cabling, inspecting hazardous area certified equipment, and provision of additional electrical and inspection services to meet operational requirements in the North Sea.

Dron & Dickson has held the contracts since 2004 and operations director Colin Maver said: “Our experienced team has a reputation for providing quality products and a high-calibre service for operators across the North Sea.

“We have invested heavily in developing exceptional QHSE standards and a competency-assured workforce and work with our clients to offer bespoke solutions incorporating the very latest industry and safety legislation. As a result, we are winning record levels of business and have added to our team of electrical technicians, the majority of whom are IRATA Qualified.’’

He added: “Dron and Dickson provides a unique service to the oil industry in that we are a combined electrical wholesaler / contractor. We have explored the synergies between the two sides of the business and through this cross-fertilisation of disciplines are able to offer prospective clients an even more competitive service.’’

Dron & Dickson employs more than190 people off and onshore. It has a network of wholesale bases in the UK in Aberdeen, Hull, Lowestoft and Stirling to ensure it can provide a rapid response to client need.

As well as targeting growth in the Oil & Gas sector, Dron & Dickson operates in the renewables and decommissioning markets. Its also works in additional sectors of industry ranging from pharmaceuticals to distilleries.

Services provided include design, specify, supply, install, test, commission, maintain and repair of electrical equipment in hazardous areas both on and offshore; Steel framing and cable management system upgrades, compilation and implementation of hazardous area strategies, and general electrical support to operators and contractors.

The company offers the full range of life-cycle solutions and holds numerous supply agreements providing competitive contract prices, matched inventory, spend analysis, KPI reporting and technical support. Through an extensive supply chain, Dron & Dickson can source a diverse range of products.

About Dron & Dickson:

Originally incorporated in 1927, Dron & Dickson supplied explosives to the mining and quarry industries. Following a downturn in these traditional markets in the 70s, the company changed focus and started to work in the Oil & Gas industry. This started with provision of lighting design services for offshore accommodation modules and rapidly expanded to take in product supply and maintenance. Today, Dron & Dickson is working with clients in the UK, Europe, North Africa, Middle East, CIS and Asia.

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Source:Dron & Dickson , May 13, 2011;