Eight firms will be awarded places on the YORcivil Major Works 2 contractor framework, which will be used to deliver projects valued over £10m.

Existing incumbents fighting to renew their places include: Balfour Beatty, Galliford Try, Graham, Sisk, Keltbray Rail, Morgan Sindall, Tarmac/Farrans and Tilbury Douglas.

Projects delivered under the framework will cover an array of civil engineering works, bridge/ structure works, highway surfacing works, coastal works and flood alleviation works.

Applications are due in by 18 May with the framework due to commence in November this year.

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