Framework Agreement

Galliford PLC
9 May 2000


BT AWARDS £MULTI-MILLION FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT TO GALLIFORD COMMUNICATIONS

Galliford Communications has been awarded a framework agreement to construct
radio base business station sites throughout England, Wales and Scotland for
BT as part of a project to provide Britain's police forces with a wireless
communications service for voice and data communications. 
 
The framework agreement, which begins with an estimated £1.75 million
contract for the first police force area in Lancashire, could potentially be
worth an estimated £30m in a roll-out over five years. 
 
The award forms part of the Public Safety Radio Communications Service, a
£2.5 billion contract that BT has been awarded by the UK government to
provide a national digital radio service for the British police forces and
the wider public safety market. The service will cover England, Scotland and
Wales, with approximately 3,000 sites being constructed over the 5 year
period. 
 
Galliford Communications, the specialist telecomms arm of national contractor
Galliford UK, was awarded the agreement following a rigorous five-month
tender process that highlighted its keen partnering approach. 
 
George Marsh, Chief Executive of Galliford plc, said: 'It is a great
testimony that BT has chosen Galliford to work on this project. It is very
similar to the work we've been doing with other operators and our track
record formed an important part of the tender submission. The whole team is
looking forward to cementing our relationship with BT over the next five
years.' 
 
 
Enquiries: 
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Chief Executive       Executive Director 
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