?90 million housing refurbishment framework

RNS Number : 7535Q

Morgan Sindall Group PLC

25 October 2011

 

25 October 2011

Morgan Sindall Group appointed to £90 million housing refurbishment framework

Morgan Sindall Group plc, the construction and regeneration group, today announces that its affordable housing division, Lovell, has been appointed by First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO) to a £90 million housing refurbishment framework.

Lovell is one of 14 contractors appointed to the four-year framework, which will involve the refurbishment of hundreds of properties in FCHO's portfolio of 12,000 homes. Work, which will commence in the first quarter of 2012, will include kitchen and bathroom replacements, electrical and heating upgrades and external improvements. 

Paul Smith, Chief Executive of Morgan Sindall Group plc, said:

"This framework appointment enhances our position as leading provider of planned and response maintenance services to housing associations and local authorities nationwide. We look forward to working with FCHO throughout the duration of the framework."

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Notes to Editors: 

Morgan Sindall Group

Morgan Sindall Group plc is a leading UK construction and regeneration group with revenue of over £2 billion and which operates through five divisions of construction and infrastructure, affordable housing, fit out, urban regeneration and investments.

Lovell

Lovell is a leading provider of affordable housing. The company has expertise in new-build, regeneration and refurbishment while its responsive and planned maintenance business Lovell Respond provides comprehensive maintenance and estates management services. With offices in England, Scotland and Wales, Lovell offers a unique one-stop shop of services with the ability to build homes, offer a full menu of tenure options and maintenance for life.

ENQUIRIES:

Morgan Sindall Group plc                                       Tel: [phone]
Paul Smith, Chief Executive
David Mulligan, Finance Director

Blythe Weigh Communications                               Tel: [phone]
Tim Blythe                                                                   Mobile: [phone]

 

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