Construction firms employed in £750m Peel Ports programme

Companies such as A E Yates, Erith Contractors, Glencar and Mackenzie Construction successfully tended for projects covering general and marine construction at ports including Liverpool, Heysham, London Medway and Great Yarmouth.

Other successful contractors for the £750m works include C Spencer, John Graham Construction and Jackson Framework.

General construction projects cover drainage, roads and carparks, warehousing, rail construction and bridge building. Marine works include piling and asset renewal, berthing furniture, quay walls and RoRo.

Lewis McIntyre, Peel Ports MD for port services, said: “We’re pleased to announce the 18 contractors who have been selected to carry out this important work across our ports in the UK and Ireland.

“This rigorous procurement process has allowed us to select the very best regional and national partners, who will support the ongoing development of our network of logistics hubs.”