50th MergeCo site for VodafoneThree

Clarke Telecom achieves 50th MergeCo site for VodafoneThree, accelerating "The Nation's Network" upgrade across the UK

Less than three months into the programme, we are proud to announce a significant milestone for Clarke Telecom: the successful integration of our 50th VodafoneThree merged-network specification site into “The Nation’s Network” infrastructure upgrades.

50 Sites Delivered at Pace

Completing the network modernisation of 50 sites in such a rapid timeframe reflects our commitment to delivery speed, customer focus, and the safe, high-quality standards we apply across all projects.

Supporting VodafoneThree "The Nation's Network"

Following the merger of Vodafone UK and Three UK, VodafoneThree announced an £11 billion investment to build the UK’s best network: delivering full-scale 5G standalone coverage, enhanced capacity, and improved connectivity for homes and businesses.

We’re proud to support this ambition and programme. The Nation’s Network programme is central to expanding next-generation connectivity across all regions of the UK, helping narrow the digital divide and strengthen overall network resilience.

Noel James, Project Director at Clarke Telecom, commented, “We recognised VodafoneThree’s need to deliver MergeCo demand in volume and at speed from the outset. We are proud to be the first partner to deliver 50 integrated sites for our customer, and this underlines our commitment and capability to deliver “The Nation’s Network” upgrade programme with VodafoneThree.”

Scope of the Roll-out & Our Delivery Support

Our deployment for VodafoneThree spans all four regional divisions and includes a mix of rooftop, greenfield, and streetworks sites.

Rooftop & greenfield locations: Predominantly radio swaps or additions with associated BBU upgrades to enable VodafoneThree merged-network specification technologies.
Streetworks sites (approx. 50% of the sites): More complex works involving full replacement of existing structures with new 20 m VodafoneThree merged-network specification poles, cabinet upgrades, and multi-technology integrations.

Provision of the acquisition, planning, and design for the programme, utilising our structured, end-to-end capability, was delivered in partnership with Cornerstone.

Why This Programme and Infrastructure Matter

Our work on VodafoneThree’s merged and modernised infrastructure plays a vital role in expanding coverage, improving performance, and supporting the UK’s transition to next-generation mobile connectivity. The scale and complexity of the programme highlight our ability to manage challenging deployments while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and delivery tempo, essential attributes when supporting the nation’s critical infrastructure.

At the Heart of Our Delivery Model

Technical expertise: Skilled engineers, designers, and project managers with extensive knowledge of RAN technology, structural engineering, and MergeCo-specification integrations.
Safety-led processes: Robust H&S systems, risk management, and disciplined governance ensuring assured, compliant delivery.
Customer-centric behaviours: Aligning delivery tempo with customer needs, supported by clear communication and responsiveness to change and challenges.
Agile deployment: Rapid mobilisation and strong cross-discipline coordination enabling the delivery of 50 sites in under three months.

Looking Ahead

As VodafoneThree advances “The Nation’s Network” roll-out, we’ll continue to support the programme and deliver at pace across future phases. We look forward to continued collaboration with VodafoneThree and Cornerstone to build a truly national, high-performance mobile network.

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Clarke Telecom Awarded RoSPA Gold for Health and Safety Excellence

We’re proud to announce we have been awarded the prestigious RoSPA Gold Award for Health and Safety performance.

The internationally renowned RoSPA Health and Safety Awards are the ultimate benchmark of achievement in occupational health and safety. By securing Gold in the Achievement Award category, Clarke Telecom has demonstrated the strength of our safety culture, our robust systems, and the dedication of our people at every level of the organisation.

The award process and information submitted were extensive, which acknowledged our excellence across a wide range of health and safety criteria, including:

Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems

Demonstrating strong frameworks and effective audits, with a commitment to continual improvement and best practice across all operations.

Leadership and Culture

Health and Safety is driven from the top and embedded across our organisation, where strong leadership and an inclusive culture empower everyone to contribute to safe working practices.

Risk Management and Incident Prevention

Applying proactive strategies and control measures to reduce risk, prevent harm, and protect the wellbeing of our people, partners and communities.

Performance and Learning

Maintaining low levels of harm and loss through continuous review, shared learning, and a commitment to improving performance at every level.

Speaking about the achievement, Ian Marshall, Managing Director at Clarke Telecom, said:

"We are delighted to have achieved the RoSPA Gold Award, which is a real reflection of the culture, processes, and people at Clarke Telecom. This recognition demonstrates the effectiveness of our safety management systems, Health and Safety guidance and campaigns, along with a daily commitment shown by our teams across the business.
Health and Safety is central to who we are and how we operate, and we continue to create new initiatives in the business that focus on reducing risk."

Building a legacy of Health and Safety excellence

The RoSPA Gold Award joins a growing list of achievements that underline our ongoing commitment to protecting lives, supporting communities, and setting a high standard across the telecommunications, connectivity and power infrastructure sector.

As RoSPA highlights, winning an award is a recognition that represents being part of a global legacy that values safety, well-being, and excellence. We’re proud to be part of this legacy and will continue to ensure our practices protect people, projects, and the environments in which we operate.

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