Modified Kier highways contract extended for another year
Shropshire Council has extended Kier’s highways contract for an additional year, taking it to April 2027. Under the modified contract, Kier will be supporting Shropshire Council to achieve its mixed economy ambitions. The decision reflects Kier’s ongoing support for the council’s plans to improve highways services and develop a more local, flexible approach to delivery. […]
WSP reappointed to Tees Valley Development Partner contract
WSP has been reappointed to its Development Partner contract with the Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA). The extension ensures continued support for the City Region Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS), the Levelling Up Fund, the Active Travel Fund and other flagship projects that will enhance mobility, connectivity and low‑carbon travel across Tees Valley. Building on more […]
Isle of Wight: Island Roads partners with Groundsell
Isle of Wight-based civil engineering firm Island Roads has agreed a long-term partnership with local company Groundsell Contracting Ltd to provide a range of horticultural, arboricultural and landscaping services. Under the deal, Newport-based Groundsell will undertake work including grass cutting and vegetation management across the Isle of Wight’s highway network. The initial contract is for […]
Southend issues tender for Intelligent Transport Systems
Southend-on-Sea City Council is looking to appoint a suitable Supplier to supply, install and maintain intelligent transport systems and associated equipment including traffic signals, Variable Message Signs, RGB Signs, School Warning Signs, Car Park Guidance Signs, Car Park Count controllers and Vehicle Speed Activated Signs, according to ProContract. All equipment is within the City of […]
Wiltshire Council announces specialist highway works framework
Wiltshire Council is renewing its highways works framework, allowing access to multiple suppliers capable of carrying out specialist highway works who can be called upon to provide these works on an ‘as instructed’ basis to support the Council. The framework centres on the the maintenance of highway assets and the delivery of the council’s highway […]
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole issue parking management system tender
BCP Council is looking for a contractor to provide a software solution that will cover various aspects of parking management, including space allocation, payment processing, enforcement, and data analytics. It will be implemented in both on-street and off-street parking facilities, catering to the needs of different user groups such as daily commuters, visitors, and long-term […]
Kier commences £700m Norfolk Highways contract
Kier has announced that it has ‘mobilised colleagues’ to begin delivery of its £700m Norfolk highways and infrastructure works term services contract Awarded by Norfolk County Council, the contract will run for up to 14 years and covers the maintenance and improvement of 9,836km of the county’s highway network. 100 new colleagues have been TUPE’d […]