Osborne named as winners in the £8.7bn Highways England Regional Framework

Highways England has revealed the 13 contractors set to share £8.7bn of highways work on the national road network over the next six years.

Osborne are one of 13 contractors – which Highways England is calling ‘delivery integration partners’ – will develop, design and construct highway projects across England from 2019 through to 2024.

The new ‘Routes to Market Regional Delivery Partnership’ contracts incentivise companies to improve safety and reduce traffic delays.

Until now, Highways England has procured work on a scheme by scheme basis. This new approach provides a secure pipeline of work for contractors, which is what they have been asking for, to help them plan their businesses better, and instill confidence to invest in jobs and training.

The work is arranged into 18 packages of schemes, awarded to contractors (delivery integration partners) in bands of up to £100m (lots 1 to 3) and over £100m (lots 4 to 8).

Osborne and Griffiths / Farrans Joint Venture have been chosen for Lot 1, which has a value of £200 million. This covers the Southwest and Midlands area.

John Dowsett, Managing Director – Infrastructure at Osborne, said: “Winning this work is highly significant for us- its sees Osborne strengthening our portfolio and continuing to work with Highways England who recognise and value the collaborative approach we bring.”