Morrison Utility Services lands £750m contract

UK Power Networks has awarded Morrison Utility Services a contract by worth up to £750 million over 15 years.

The groundworks management contract will cover fault response, network enhancement and connection services for the electrical distribution network in the east of England.

UK Power Networks has also retained Morrison for building its grid and primary substations, worth up to £100million over five years.

Including contract extensions, Morrison has amassed a £3.5bn order book.

Charles Morrison, chief executive, Morrison Utility Services, said: “In the current economy a growing order book provides us with real opportunities to invest in the future of the business.

“I am delighted to continue our successful relationship with UK Power Networks with these two significant, long-term contract awards for Extra High Voltage services and Groundworks Management. They demonstrate our competitiveness and recognise our reputation for safety and service delivery.”