Bachy Soletanche is proud to have been appointed as a specialist contractor on two significant infrastructure frameworks that will support vital upgrades across the UK and Ireland’s ports and naval facilities.
This appointment strengthens Bachy Soletanche’s position as a leading provider of complex, high-profile ground engineering solutions across the marine and defence sectors, with notable projects including Rosyth Dockyard, Great Yarmouth Port, and ExCeL London.
Peel Ports Construction Framework
Bachy Soletanche has been named as one of 18 contractors selected to deliver Peel Ports’ £750 million construction programme. This ambitious eight-year framework is designed to support a comprehensive upgrade of port facilities across the UK and Ireland, with key locations including the Port of Liverpool, Heysham Port, Manchester Ship Canal, London Medway, Clydeport, Great Yarmouth and Dublin.
The framework is structured into multiple lots covering general construction, marine works and major projects. A £300 million allocation has also been designated for major works at sites in England and Dublin. Through a competitive procurement process, Peel Ports has selected trusted partners with a proven track record to support the long-term development of its logistics network.
For further information on this framework, please click here.
KBS Maritime Framework at Portsmouth Naval Base
Additionally, Bachy Soletanche has secured a place on KBS Maritime’s newly established framework to deliver major improvements at the Royal Navy’s Portsmouth Naval Base. KBS Maritime is a joint venture between KBR and BAE Systems, uniting KBR’s global expertise in asset management and engineering with BAE Systems’ extensive experience within Portsmouth Naval Base.
The framework, worth up to £300 million, aims to support critical Ministry of Defence infrastructure. Bachy Soletanche’s appointment to the framework will focus on delivering waterfront construction activities. This appointment recognises the company’s specialist expertise and long-standing experience in delivering complex marine and port-related projects.
To learn more about this framework, please click here.
Commenting on the successful appointments, Dominic Lovelock, Director of Bachy Soletanche’s Projects Division said:
“Securing places on these prestigious frameworks is a testament to the strength of our technical capabilities, our collaborative approach, and our consistent delivery of multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects. We are proud to play a part in shaping the future of port infrastructure across the UK and Ireland, as well as contributing to the UK’s defence sector. We look forward to working closely with our partners and stakeholders to deliver long-lasting value.”
