Contractor also scoops role on highways in Northampton alongside WSP

Kier

Contractor Kier has been named as preferred bidder to deliver a 拢400m property development programme in Staffordshire.

The firm will work in joint venture with Staffordshire council and the local police and crime commissioner to deliver a ten-year programme across the local public sector estate.

The two authorities, which will appoint Kier, are seeking to maximise the performance of their estates, build new facilities and optimise their efficiency.

Kier will provide a wide range of services including development, disposal, acquisition, construction, asset management and facilities management.

The contractor has also won a 拢200m, four-year extension of its existing highways service role with Northampton council where it will work with consultant WSP.

Haydn Mursell, chief executive of Kier, said the wins 鈥渄emonstrate the breadth of offering the group can provide through long-term strategic partnerships鈥.

He added: 鈥淲e look forward to working with our partners to deliver more integrated and effective services, whilst also helping them to drive additional cost savings.鈥