Carillion selected as preferred bidder

RNS Number : 2585C

Carillion PLC

12 April 2017

The University of Manchester selects Carillion as preferred bidder for £75 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 £75 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 £5.2 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.

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