Major contract win for Lafarge Tarmac

Company secures £480 million highways contract from Norfolk County Council 

LAFARGE Tarmac have been awarded a major highways contract worth up to £480 million from Norfolk County Council. The contract will run for 10 years (£40 million per annum) with a two-year extension option. 

The contract, which will commence in April 2014, will involve the delivery of highway surfacing, bridge and structures maintenance, gully cleansing, grass cutting, patching, surface dressing, and integrated transport schemes across the county.

Lafarge Tarmac’s commitment to safety, quality and partnering were key factors in securing the work, as well as the company’s existing, extensive infrastructure of operations across Norfolk which includes over 10 asphalt plants, railheads and quarries.

The latest highways contract follows Lafarge Tarmac’s recent contract awards from Halton and Warrington Borough Councils, and Nottinghamshire County Council. The company will use its proven experience of working on strategic contracts with local authorities across the UK to deliver innovation, improvements and value for Norfolk’s road network.

Paul Fleetham (pictured), managing director of Lafarge Tarmac Contracting, said: ‘This is a major win, and we’re absolutely delighted to be working with Norfolk County Council. It demonstrates the scale and quality of our road maintenance offer, and our first-class track record of delivering innovation and unlocking efficiencies for local authorities across the UK.  

‘We have a strong presence in the region, supporting local jobs and local industry, and we’re looking forward to partnering with the teams at Norfolk to deliver highways excellence for all of the county’s road-users.’

David Harrison, cabinet member for Environment, Transport, Development & Waste at Norfolk County Council, added: ‘The award of the contract follows an extremely competitive bidding process that resulted in three very good bids. 

‘It was Lafarge Tarmac's ability to drive down costs while ensuring consistently high quality that won. The contract has the potential to save Norfolk's taxpayers up to £4.4 million a year and the use of modern techniques and commitment to innovation will ensure excellent value for money at a time when road budgets are under great pressure.

He continued: ‘Lafarge Tarmac's commitment to apprenticeships and to local suppliers is good news for young people and businesses, and a high rate of material recycling, allied to fewer works vehicle movements, is good for the environment. At the same time, they are committed to faster reinstatement and site clearance after works, which will be appreciated by all road-users.’