Morgan Sindall Group Regulatory News (MGNS)

26 March 2010

Morgan Sindall secures framework contract with Welsh Water

Morgan Sindall, the construction and regeneration group, today announces that its infrastructure services division Morgan Est, has been retained as a Capital Delivery partner by Dwr Cymru Welsh Water for the Asset Management Period (AMP5). Work will commence on 1 April 2010.

The five-year framework will involve design and build works for both clean and wastewater programmes throughout south Wales. The works follow on from the AMP4 programme, where Morgan Est successfully delivered a £130 million wastewater capital programme in south east Wales. Morgan Est is currently delivering Welsh Water's Advanced Digestion programme valued at £75 million.

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

"This is a very important announcement for our Infrastructure Services division. We are delighted to have been retained as a partner by Welsh Water for the next asset management period. It builds on a strong relationship developed through the last three asset management periods. Morgan Est's experience and ability makes us one of the country's leading water and infrastructure specialists."

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ENQUIRIES:

Morgan Sindall plc Tel: 020 7307 9200

Paul Smith, Chief Executive

David Mulligan, Finance Director

Blythe Weigh Communications Tel: 020 7138 3204

Tim Blythe Mobile: 07816 924626

Matthew Neal Mobile: 07917 800011

Notes to Editors:

Morgan Sindall plc is a top UK construction and regeneration group 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.

Morgan Est is a leading UK provider of infrastructure services across the public and private sector. The business which specialises in the design and delivery of complex engineering projects, provides specialist and innovative tunnelling, utilities, civil engineering and mechanical and electrical services to the water, transport and energy sectors.