A host of contractors have been appointed to the prestigious South Construction Framework.

The £5.25 billion framework includes major firms like Kier, BAM and Wilmott Dixon across three lots.

Other successful contractors include Galliford Try Building, ISG, Mace, McLaren, Midas, Morgan Sindall, Sir Robert McAlpine and Wates.

The four-year framework will launch on 29 April across the South East, South West, and London regions.

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SCF is a joint initiative between Hampshire County Council and Devon County Council, which may be used by all public bodies across the South of England.

Steve Clow, Assistant Director Property and Facilities, Hampshire County Council said: "We are delighted to announce the appointment of 11 contractors to the next generation of SCF. Our unique integrated team approach has helped to deliver significant benefits for Public Sector clients across the South of England."

Justin Bennetts, Strategic Procurement Manager, Devon County Council, added: "We look forward to this generation of SCF continuing to deliver and improve upon the high expectations of our clients, and take a leading role in Shaping Public Construction."

(CM/JG)