De Bilt, 18 November 2014 - Grontmij, a listed consulting & engineering company with a strong European presence, in joint venture with Mott MacDonald, has been appointed by England's Highways Agency to deliver engineering design services under a new framework contract. The Mott MacDonald Grontmij joint venture (MMG JV) will support the Agency to improve the national road network and thereby stimulate economic growth. The contract has a potential value of up to € 638 million over four years, with a possible two-year extension, across 10 framework consultants.

The Highways Agency operates, maintains and improves the 6,900 km long strategic road network in England, carrying a third of all traffic and two-thirds of all heavy goods traffic. To stimulate economic growth, relieve congestion and improve safety, the Agency is now implementing a new strategic investment programme as well as plans for smaller works on the road network.

In the new Collaborative Delivery Framework (CDF), the Highways Agency intends to establish closer working ties with its supply chain partners. Through collaboration and knowledge sharing, the Agency and its partners will be able to create efficiencies, deliver cost savings and reduce resources. The Agency's new € 6.4 billion framework will start in late 2014.

The Mott MacDonald Grontmij joint venture will provide professional engineering services related to projects across England, including bypass schemes, pinch point schemes and smart motorways.

John Chubb, County Managing Director for Grontmij in the UK says: 'As a joint venture, we bring extensive, cross-sector experience of working in similar collaborative delivery partnerships. With our strong track record of working with the Highways Agency and on other highways & roads projects across Europe, we are confident that we will deliver innovation and added value to the Highways Agency to aid their programme ambition.'

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As one of the leading European experts in Highways & Roads, Grontmij has unique capabilities to service all phases: from design and engineering to innovative project management of the construction and maintenance of highways, roads and related constructions such as bridges and tunnels. The consulting & engineering company brings specialist knowledge, tailored to the local market and client needs, using innovative contract and project management methods.

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