Preferred Bidder Status

Galliford Try PLC
05 February 2003



GALLIFORD TRY PLC


PREFERRED BIDDER TO SCOTTISH WATER


Galliford Try is pleased to confirm that it has been selected, in a consortium
with United Utilities, as one of two preferred bidders for Scottish Water's
Asset Delivery Project.


The four-year project, which has an overall value of £1.8 billion, involves the
modernisation of 45,000 miles of water mains and sewer pipes to ensure continued
drinking water quality improvements and protection of Scotland's rivers and
beaches.  It is hoped that, following the completion of commercial and legal
negotiations and the necessary ministerial approval, contracts will be signed by
early April 2003.




Enquiries to:


David Calverley, Chief Executive:                           01895 855219
Frank Nelson, Finance Director:                             01895 855127
James Chandler, Beattie Financial:                          020 7398 3300


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