Peel Ports Group has announced the appointment of 18 contractors to its new construction framework, which covers a significant programme of works across its UK and Ireland sites, potentially worth up to £750 million.

The port operator has established a multi-lot framework spanning up to eight years. Lot 1 focuses on General Construction, Lot 2 covers Marine Construction, and Lot 3 is a National lot for Major Projects.

The appointed regional and national suppliers will support projects across Peel Ports Group's extensive portfolio, including its Clydeport sites, the Port of Liverpool, Heysham Port, Manchester Ship Canal, London Medway, Great Yarmouth, and Dublin Port.

The construction and engineering companies selected are: A E Yates, C Spencer, Charles Brand, Erith Contractors, Glencar, GPS Marine & Civil Services, J Murphy & Sons, Jackson Framework, John Graham Construction, JT Mackley & Co, Lagan Aviation & Infrastructure, Mackenzie Construction, McLaughlin & Harvey, Octavius, RJ McLeod, Southbay Civil Engineering, Story Contracting, and Taziker Industrial.

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This framework is designed to underpin the delivery of Peel Ports' long-term construction pipeline, encompassing both upgrades to existing infrastructure and the development of new facilities.

Lewis McIntyre, Managing Director - Port Services at Peel Ports Group, commented on the appointments: "We're pleased to announce the 18 contractors who have been selected to carry out this important work across our ports in the UK and Ireland. This rigorous procurement process has allowed us to select the very best regional and national partners, who will support the ongoing development of our network of logistics hubs. We look forward to working closely with them on the design and build of various exciting projects in the months and years ahead, all of which are the result of substantial investment in the future of our operations."

The General Construction scope includes drainage, the construction and maintenance of roads and carparks, earthworks and ground remediation, foundations and piling, the construction and refurbishment of warehouses, paving, surfacing and concrete works, rail construction, bridge construction and refurbishment, and demolition.

The Marine Construction scope covers specialist marine works such as piling, asset renewal and refurbishment, berthing furniture and bollards, quay walls, lock and sluice gate maintenance and replacement, and RoRo facilities.

Peel Ports Group emphasised that bidders were required to demonstrate high standards in health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements, including local community engagement and supporting the company's ambition to become a net-zero port operator by 2040.