Amey has been appointed to Lot 4 of the new Black Country Highways Works Framework, successfully securing first place in the ranking for construction schemes valued between £5 million and £10 million.
Procured by City of Wolverhampton Council on behalf of Black Country Transport and its regional partners, the framework has an overall value of £150 million, with an estimated £75 million allocated to Lot 4, and will run for four years until March 2030, with the option to extend for a further year.
Through the framework, Amey will support the delivery of essential highways improvements across the Black Country, including carriageway and footway construction, drainage installation, traffic signals, pedestrian crossings and wider infrastructure enhancements such as park and ride facilities.
Amey’s top-ranking position enables work to be awarded directly through Lot 4, reflecting strong client confidence in its ability to deliver complex construction projects at pace and scale.
Working in partnership with regional authorities, Amey will bring together its design, engineering and delivery expertise to support the successful delivery of the programme. This integrated approach will help improve the safety, efficiency and resilience of transport infrastructure while creating long-term, sustainable benefits for communities across the Black Country.
The appointment further strengthens Amey’s position as a trusted infrastructure partner, combining consultancy, engineering and operational capabilities to support clients throughout the lifecycle of critical transport assets. By connecting people, data and technology, Amey will help inform decision-making, improve network performance and deliver infrastructure that is equipped to meet the region’s future needs.
A spokesperson for City of Wolverhampton Council said:
“Appointing Amey to Lot 4 gives us confidence that we have a partner with the experience, capability and collaborative approach needed to deliver this programme successfully. Their top-ranking position reflects a strong understanding of the region’s priorities and the importance of delivering high-quality highways improvements that make a tangible difference for communities across the Black Country.”
Peter Anderson, Managing Director at Amey, said:
“This appointment is a strong endorsement of our team’s capability and the trusted partnerships we continue to build across the UK. By combining our deep operational expertise with a more connected, consulting-led approach, we are helping clients deliver better outcomes for the communities they serve.
Fifteen other firms to have been appointed to the framework, including Holcim, Fitzgerald Contractors, McPhillips Wellington and CR Reynolds.
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