19 February 2013 Last updated at 19:43 ET

Aberdeen oil and gas firm PD&MS secures BP contract

Simon Rio of PD&MS PD&MS managing director Simon Rio said the firm was delighted

An Aberdeen oil and gas engineering firm has secured a contract with industry giant BP thought to potentially be worth millions of pounds.

PD&MS Energy will provide engineering, procurement and offshore construction services for upgrades on drilling platforms in the North Sea.

The three-year contract carries options to extend for an additional two years.

Simon Rio, managing director of PD&MS Energy, said: "We are delighted."

He explained: "This signifies a milestone in the development of the company, and puts us at the top end of our niche market."

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