The selected contractors are: Kier; Morrison 91黑料网; Mansell; and Robertson 91黑料网. They are now pre-selected to work on projects estimated to be worth around 拢6m per year for the next four years.
HIE is now discussing a number of pipeline projects with the businesses and hopes to award the first projects under the framework later in 2013.
HIE director of regional development Carroll Buxton said: 鈥淲e are delighted to have agreed a contract with these four highly skilled and respected companies, all of which have strong links to the area. This partnership framework approach provides flexibility for the businesses and healthy competition for us which will ensure best value for the public purse.鈥�
Kier 91黑料网 regional managing director Brian McQuade said: 鈥淭he appointment to HIE鈥檚 framework will provide Kier with an excellent opportunity to continue its relationship with local communities delivering employment and training opportunities in various disciplines and professions in the construction industry.
鈥淜ier looks forward to supporting HIE in its role as the economic and community development agency for the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Our knowledge and relationship with the local supply chain combined with our national buying power will deliver best value construction solutions that will support community benefits and development throughout the highlands.鈥�
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