Joint venture selected for Highways Agency Managed Motorways framework

As part of the framework contract the joint venture could be responsible for the delivery of works to optimise England's existing motorway network through the use of hard shoulder running. Works could include traffic management and construction works, including the construction of emergency refuge areas, installation of gantries, speed enforcement systems, motorway signs and CCTV monitoring.

Mark Cutler, Managing Director for Morgan Est, said: 'We are delighted our joint venture with BAM Nuttall has been one of the successful contractors to be awarded a position on the framework. It brings together the construction capabilities of two of the UK's leading infrastructure services companies and we look forward to working together on this framework.'

'This appointment reinforces the good working relationship Morgan Est has established with the Highways Agency. We will be able to provide them with vital systems installation and commissioning expertise which we have developed from working within our other sectors including rail and water.'

Steve Fox, Board Director for BAM Nuttall, said: 'This award has been achieved through the hard work and dedication of our team. We are looking forward to delivering an excellent product for the Highways Agency through collaborative working with our joint venture partner, the other Delivery Partners and with our supply chain.'

The framework contract is expected to deliver the following Managed Motorway schemes (subject to funding and completion of any relevant statutory processes):

• M62 hard shoulder running between junctions 25 and 30 near Bradford
• M1 hard shoulder running between junctions 32 and 35a east of Sheffield
• M6 hard shoulder running between junctions 5 and 8 near Walsall, Birmingham
• M60 hard shoulder running between junctions 8 and 12 east Manchester
• M62 hard shoulder running between junctions 18 and 20 north of Manchester
• M4/M5 hard shoulder running around Bristol from M4 Junction 19 to M5 Junction 17

Other schemes which improve capacity and traffic flow, utilising technology to make journey times more reliable, improve safety and provide driver information, could also be delivered under this framework contract.

Notes to the editor:

1. Morgan Est is a leading UK provider of infrastructure services across the public and private sector. The business specialises in the design and delivery of complex engineering projects and provides specialist tunnelling, utilities, civil engineering and mechanical and electrical services to the water, transport and energy sectors. It is part of top UK construction and regeneration group Morgan Sindall plc which operates through five divisions of fit out, construction, infrastructure services, affordable housing and urban regeneration, which are supported by two specialist units of investments and professional services.
2. Royal BAM Group's three subsidiary companies in the UK, BAM Nuttall, BAM Construct UK and BAM PPP, deliver a combined turnover of £1.75billion.pa. This positions BAM as one of the top three construction and civil engineering businesses in the UK.

The BAM companies cover a full spectrum of activities: facilities management, design services, civil engineering, construction, property development, PFI and PPP and project financing.

BAM has a strong regional presence with over 30 offices and plant depots throughout the UK ensuring both a local and a national service to our customers.

Royal BAM Group is a worldwide construction services company turning over more than €8billion and listed on the Euronext Amsterdam.

Further information:

• BAM Nuttall Ltd, Peter Bishop, Head of Public Relations & Corporate Communication, 01276 634 84:
• Morgan Est, Charlotte Mould, Communications Officer, 01788 53 87 59.