Morgan Sindall Group Regulatory News (MGNS)

27 September 2010

Morgan Sindall Group JV awarded second Yorkshire Water Framework worth £75 million

Morgan Sindall Group plc, the construction and regeneration group, today announces that a joint venture between its construction and infrastructure division, Morgan Sindall, and Grontmij, a leading sustainable design and management consultancy, has secured a second AMP5 framework from Yorkshire Water worth an estimated £75 million over five years.

The framework, which will cover projects ranging from £5 million to £50 million in value, includes clean and waste water schemes. The work will comprise initial feasibility assessment through to design and construction, as well as commissioning and handover.

Paul Smith, Chief Executive of Morgan Sindall Group plc, said:

"This framework award builds on Morgan Sindall's long-standing relationship with Yorkshire Water and Grontmij which developed through the last asset management period. It further reinforces the Group's position as one of the country's leading water and infrastructure specialists."

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Notes to Editors:

Morgan Sindall Group plc is a leading UK construction and regeneration group operating through four divisions of fit out, construction and infrastructure, affordable housing and urban regeneration, and an investment unit.

Construction and Infrastructure

Morgan Sindall is a UK construction, infrastructure and design business with a national network of local offices. We employ over 4,800 people who work for private and public sector customers on projects from £50,000 to over £500 million. Our activities range from small works and repair and maintenance, to the design and delivery of complex construction and engineering projects where we are able to provide specialist tunnelling, utilities, building, civil engineering and mechanical and electrical services. We operate across the commercial, defence, education, energy, healthcare, industrial, leisure, retail, waste, water and transport sectors. With revenues in excess of £1.5 billion, Morgan Sindall is part of Morgan Sindall Group plc, a leading UK construction and regeneration group operating through four divisions of fit out, construction and infrastructure, affordable housing and urban regeneration, and an investment unit.