Contract Renewal

Wincanton PLC
29 September 2006



For Immediate Release                                         29 September 2006
                                                                            



                                 Wincanton plc


     Wincanton becomes sole provider for logistics services for Somerfield



Wincanton plc ('Wincanton'), the leading European supply chain solutions
provider is pleased to announce that it has been chosen as the preferred
supplier for a contract worth £900m over the next five years for high street
supermarket Somerfield.


In addition to the nine sites that Wincanton currently manages for them,
Somerfield has confirmed its intention, under the new contract, to transfer the
transport operation at Lea Green and the warehouse operations at Cardinal and
Huntingdon to Wincanton from their existing third party supplier. As a result,
around 1500 employees will transfer to Wincanton under the Transfer of
Undertakings regulations (TUPE).


Martin Oakes, Supply Chain Director of Somerfield said:


'We're pleased to announce this contract, which will build on our existing
relationship with Wincanton. We are particularly impressed with Wincanton's
understanding of and commitment to our business. This relationship further
demonstrates our commitment to providing our customers with fresh quality
foods.'



Graeme McFaull Chief Executive of Wincanton commented:


'This prestigious win not only consolidates our leading position in the UK
market but also reinforces our strong and long established relationship with
Somerfield. We are committed to achieving operational excellence for them, and
all our clients, on a daily basis across all our operations.'





For further information please contact:

Wincanton plc
Graeme McFaull, Chief Executive                                    01249 710 000
Gerard Connell, Group Finance Director
Charles Carr, Group Marketing and Communications Director

Buchanan Communications
Charles Ryland / Jeremy Garcia                                     020 7466 5000






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