Morgan Sindall wins £150m framework deal
Construction company Morgan Sindall been appointed by South Lanarkshire Council to a £150m modernisation framework. The Warwickshire-based company will work on the council's programme for its primary schools estate.
Morgan Sindall will be working alongside two other firms to construct 30 primary schools over a four-year period.
In addition, Morgan Sindall is currently completing work on a new £7.8m eco-school in Dunfermline East for Fife Council.
The work is part of the council's wider £850m primary schools modernisation programme which will see all 124 of the area's primary schools rebuilt by 2016.
Paul Smith, chief executive of Morgan Sindall, said: "This latest framework appointment is testament to the track record we have developed in the Scottish education market, where we are viewed as a trusted partner capable of delivering a quality and cost effective construction service.
"We are delighted to be appointed to the new phase of the framework and look forward to working with the council over the next four years."
