Morrison Utility Services, utility services provider in the UK, has secured a record-breaking order book of £1.55 billion, £3.5 billion with contract extensions, following a strong start to the New Year.

UK Power Networks has awarded the business a contract which is worth up to £750 million over a potential period of 15 years for Groundworks Management which will provide fault response, network enhancement and connections services for the electrical distribution network in the East of England. The new contract will prioritise innovative ways of working using technology which improves the planning and scheduling of projects in order to deliver excellent customer service.


In addition, Morrison Utility Services has also successfully retained its contract for refurbishing and building grid and primary substations for UK Power Networks. This programme of work is valued at £100 million over five years. Morrison Utility Services provides full, 'turn-key', design and project management services for schemes offering both electrical and civil engineering expertise.

Basil Scarsella, Chief Executive Officer for UK Power Networks, commented: “We are looking forward to continuing our longstanding and successful relationship with Morrison Utility Services. The company plays an important role in helping us maintain a safe and reliable power supply for more than three million customers across the East of England.”

(CD/GK)