MORGAN SINDALL AWARDED ?500 MILLION E.ON FRAMEWORK

1 April 2010

Morgan Sindall AWARDED £500 million E.ON FRAMEWORK 

Morgan Sindall plc, the construction and regeneration group, today announces that Morgan Est, its Infrastructure Services division, has been selected by E.ON for a 10-year framework contract, covering E.ON's Central Networks eastern region, with an estimated value of £500 million.

The programme of works will include capital asset replacement and reinforcement to overhead lines and underground cables up to 33kV. In addition, Morgan Est will carry out works to replace distribution plant and remedial work programmes, which include building, civil engineering works and the inspection and maintenance of the distribution network up to 132kV.

Work will begin this month.

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

"This is a very important win for our Infrastructure Services division, building on the strong relationship we have developed with E.ON over the past decade. We see a number of opportunities in the energy sector and our position within this market leaves us well placed to benefit from this trend."

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ENQUIRIES:

Morgan Sindall plc Tel: 020 7307 9200

Paul Smith, Chief Executive

David Mulligan, Finance Director

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Paul Weigh Mobile: 07989 129658

Notes to Editors:

Morgan Sindall plc is a top UK construction and regeneration group which operates through five divisions of fit out, construction, infrastructure services, affordable housing and urban regeneration, which are supported by two specialist units of investments and professional services.

Morgan Est is a leading UK provider of infrastructure services across the public and private sector. The business which specialises in the design and delivery of complex engineering projects, provides specialist and innovative tunnelling, utilities, civil engineering and mechanical and electrical services to the water, transport and energy sectors.