Building materials and construction solutions company Tarmac has secured a framework contract with the North and Mid Wales Trunk Road Agent (NMWTRA) to maintain the strategic network across the region.
NMWTRA manages over 680 miles of the strategic trunk roads in North and Mid Wales including four A55 tunnels on behalf of the Welsh Government.
The two-year contract with the option of a further two 12-month extensions will see Tarmac work as part of a contractor framework responsible for maintaining roads across Wrexham, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Powys and Ceredigion.
The framework will also enable Tarmac to bid for improvement projects on the A55 North Wales Expressway, an 87-mile route connecting Holyhead in Anglesey to Chester, England.
The contract builds on the company’s long-standing relationship with NMWTRA and proven high-quality delivery on the strategic network in Wales, the firm said. Tarmac’s technical expertise and commitment to sustainable highways solutions were key factors in securing the framework place.
Tarmac will draw on its extensive network of Welsh asphalt plants including Dolyhir in Presteigne to provide on-demand, regional access to Welsh materials while supporting local jobs and boosting SME supply chains.
NMWTRA was particularly impressed by Tarmac’s commitment to recycled materials, with agency representatives visiting Dolyhir to learn more about the plant’s recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) capabilities, said Tarmac.
Neil Carrick, Commercial Manager – Contracting Midlands at Tarmac, said:
“The award of this framework contract is a reflection of our proven experience and outstanding track record of sustainable and efficient project delivery in Wales. We look forward to further developing our successful relationship with NMWTRA and working collaboratively to minimise disruption and prioritise the safety of operatives and road users.
“As part of the contract delivery, we will draw on our extensive network of Welsh quarries and plants to secure local jobs and also create thriving supply chains which drive social and economic value.”
Mark Jones, Commercial and Contracts Manager at NMWTRA, said:
“Upgrading regional roads provides a double benefit to Welsh communities. Not only does it ensure a safe, high-quality and reliable network for the hundreds of thousands of residents across North and Mid Wales but also helps to support the local job market.
“Developing strong relationships with partners like Tarmac is key to our vision of operating in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner while delivering a road network that Wales can be proud of.”
