Carillion PLC Carillion selected as preferred bidder (2585C)
April 12 2017 - 2:00AM
UK Regulatory
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RNS Number : 2585C
Carillion PLC
12 April 2017
12 April 2017
The University of Manchester selects Carillion as preferred
bidder for GBP75 million student residences project.
The University of Manchester has selected Carillion as the
preferred bidder to design and build Phase 1 of its new Fallowfield
Student Residences project, which has an estimated construction
cost of GBP75 million.
The University is significantly enhancing the student experience
by re-planning and upgrading its Fallowfield Campus to provide a
wide range of accommodation, study and support services. .
Carillion will use its sector-leading position in delivering
sustainable solutions to design and build the residences, which
minimise environmental impacts while creating positive outcomes
that support the University's objectives of promoting the health
and wellbeing of students and a strong sense of community.
Phase 1 consists of 1,122 Cluster-Flat Study Bedrooms arranged
in eight accommodation blocks together with an energy centre,
student amenity hub and associated landscaping provision. The
Cluster Blocks are typically four-storey residential units in
various configurations, typically comprising ten bedrooms and a
kitchen area on each floor. Carillion will develop final design and
construction proposals, ahead of contract signature and a start of
construction planned for August of this year, with completion
scheduled for Summer 2019.
In welcoming the appointment, Carillion Chief Executive, Richard
Howson, said: "Being selected for this project reflects our
reputation for delivering to high-standards of quality and Health
and Safety and our ability to design and deliver sustainable
solutions for our customers. We look forward to working with the
University to deliver Phase 1 of the Fallowfield Student Residences
project to support its objective of providing an excellent student
experience".
Notes to Editors
Carillion is a leading integrated support services company with
a substantial portfolio of Public Private Partnership projects,
extensive construction capabilities and a sector leading ability to
deliver sustainable solutions. The Group had annual revenue in 2016
of some GBP5.2 billion, employs around 48,500 people and operates
across the UK, in the Middle East and Canada.
The Group has four business segments.
Support services - this includes facilities management,
facilities services, energy services, utilities services, road
maintenance, rail services, remote site accommodation services and
consultancy services in the UK, Canada and the Middle East.
Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects - this includes
investing activities in PPP projects for Government buildings and
infrastructure mainly in the Defence, Health, Education, Transport
and Secure accommodation sectors in the UK and Canada.
Middle East construction services - this includes building and
civil engineering activities in the Middle East.
Construction services (excluding the Middle East) - this
includes building, civil engineering and developments activities in
the UK and construction activities in Canada.
www.carillionplc.com
For more information
John Denning, Director Group Corporate
Affairs, Carillion plc +44 (0) 1902 906333
Bell Pottinger
+44 (0) 203 772
Liz Morley or Sam Cartwright 2588
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