C Spencer has secured the £29m contract to deliver the relocated Waterbeach railway station in Cambridgeshire, despite Volker Fitzpatrick carrying out early contractor involvement on the scheme.

The win sees Spencer take over the reins after Volker’s early input shaping the scheme’s scope and construction strategy.

The contract includes full design and build for a brand-new two-platform station, which will replace the existing facility.

The relocated station forms a key part of the Greater Cambridge Partnership’s infrastructure to support thousands of new homes at Waterbeach New Town.

Works will include a new access road from Cody Road, 200-space car park, accessible footbridge with lifts, bus and taxi drop-off areas, SME route, cycle parking and enhanced public realm.

Once complete, the station will transfer to Network Rail for long-term operation, with Great Northern continuing as the operator.

WSP has led the ES4 preliminary design, while Sable Leigh Consultancy is acting as project manager and client rep.

Only two bids were received for the job.