Support services firm Carillion has won two support services and construction contracts worth a total of 95m pounds.
The first is with FTSE 100 utilities giant Centrica, which owns British Gas, to provide it with facilities and energy efficiency services for 92 properties with a total area of 8.6m square feet. This contract is worth £50m over five years.
The second contract is for the Pier 5 Reconfiguration project at Gatwick Airport, which involves delivering an improved pier service to meet future growth in passenger numbers at Gatwick's North terminal. It is worth £45m and completion is expected in April 2014.
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"Winning these contracts reflects our focus on delivering excellent customer service and value for money," said Chief Executive Richard Howson.
"This is the foundation for our continuing success in winning contracts across our chosen market sectors and we look forward to working in partnership with Centrica and Gatwick Airport to deliver these contracts," he said.
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