Middlesbrough construction firm secures “breakthrough” Teesworks appointment

Applebridge Construction has won its first direct contract with South Tees Development Corporation after landing a three-year reactive maintenance contract on the UK’s largest industrial zone and the heart of the Teesside Freeport.

Group operations director Andy Ray commented: “This contract reflects the enhanced reputation our company is forging across the North East.

“The development of the UK’s largest brownfield site represents a huge economic opportunity for our region and so it is great to have been selected by a regional partner in Teesworks to ensure that economic improvement is felt throughout the supply chain too.”

While earthworks firm ZTL Contracting, a business operating within the Applebridge Family of companies, has previously won work on the Teesworks site, it is a “breakthrough” for Applebridge Construction, the main operational arm of the wider Applebridge Group.

Andy continued: “As a group we are constantly developing and enhancing our offering, and we are proud to have recently picked up our first contract with new clients, STDC. This new partnership is a testament to our hard work and dedication, and we are confident that they will help us to further establish ourselves as a leader in the industry in the region.”

Included in the reactive framework is maintenance to existing infrastructure as well as planned works for the upkeep of the existing facilities. The contract will also include repairs to substations and metal clad buildings, including the replacement of roof and wall sheeting, repairs to existing roads and Armco barriers and repairs to external perimeter fencing.

Julie Gilhespie, chief executive of the Tees Valley Combined Authority, added: “The South Tees Development Corporation is delighted to have awarded Applebridge the contract for the Teesworks Reactive Maintenance Framework.

“Applebridge is a recognised key player in the North East construction industry, with a proven track record of successful delivery across a wide array of projects. We are confident they will provide a high-quality asset maintenance service to the benefit of the Teesworks estate.

“STDC is committed to growing local supply chain involvement in the delivery of the Teesworks programme; this contract is a further example of how we are doing this. We are excited to be working with Applebridge on this project, and we look forward to a long and successful relationship.”

By Matthew Neville – Senior Correspondent, Bdaily