Morgan Sindall PLC
05 December 2007
Morgan Sindall plc
05 December 2007
MORGAN ASHURST TO HELP DELIVER £200M COUNTY CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMME
Morgan Sindall plc, the construction and regeneration group, announces today
that Morgan Ashurst, its construction division has been selected by
Cambridgeshire County Council as one of three major works construction partners
to deliver a seven-year building programme under a partnership agreement worth
over £200 million.
The capital build programme of major works, which has an option to extend a
further three years, is predominantly for primary, secondary and special
educational needs schools with projects ranging from £500,000 to £30 million.
The value of work to Morgan Ashurst could be about £50 million.
Paul Smith, Chief Executive of Morgan Sindall plc, said:
'Playing a major role in this project further reinforces our leading position in
the education market. We recently announced our appointment to redevelop
Bracknell and Wokingham College, a £25 million project, and this year have also
been appointed to work on the East Dunbartonshire schools PPP scheme, the
redevelopment framework at the University of Reading, and schools frameworks for
Liverpool and South Lanarkshire Primary Schools.'
Notes to Editor:
Morgan Sindall plc, the construction and regeneration group, operates through
five specialist divisions of affordable housing, construction, development, fit
out and infrastructure services.
Morgan Ashurst is a leading full-service construction business with more than
2,000 employees in the UK. Working for private and public sector clients, the
company's construction activities range from large-scale complex projects, new
build and refurbishments, to small works, repair and maintenance services across
the commercial, defence, education, healthcare, industrial and manufacturing
sectors.
With its sister company, Morgan Professional Services, Morgan Ashurst provides a
whole-project service, from feasibility study and front-end design, to
construction management and delivery of projects in the built environment.
ENQUIRIES:
Morgan Sindall plc Tel: 020 7307 9200
Paul Smith, Chief Executive
David Mulligan, Finance Director
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Robyn Samuelson Mobile: 07775 683878
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