Shepherd Construction has been named as the preferred contractor for the North West Construction Hub (NWCH) High Value Framework.

Centred around public sector construction procurement in the North West, the hub will deliver key projects with a total value of up to £1bn over the next four years.

The hub will be used on individual schemes worth more than £9m for public sector clients including Local Authorities, further education establishments, and the health sector across the North West of England.

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The announcement follows the firm's recent appointment to the nationwide £5bn Education Funding Agency Framework which will deliver free schools, university technical colleges and other school buildings.

Mark Pettit, Pre Construction Director at Shepherd Construction, commented: "Being appointed to the North West Construction Hub reflects our ability to design and deliver world-class construction projects through innovation and collaboration."

(CD/JP)