Carillion secures 130m-pound contract for Oman

17th Jun 2013 07:13

FTSE 250-listed integrated support services company Carillion Alawi has been awarded a 130m-pound contract by the Oman Tourism & Development Company (Omran) to construct exhibition halls, an energy centre and a three-storey car park. The contract forms part of the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre Project, which has an estimated construction value in the region of £1.0bn. The 18-month contract, scheduled to begin in July 2013, involves the construction of 13 buildings. Carillion Alawi will also deliver mechanical, electrical and plumbing installation, all interior finishes and landscaping. The group said that further contracts for subsequent packages on the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre Precinct, including auditorium and banquet Halls, a five-star hotel, a four-star hotel , the Business District, and hotel apartments would be expected to come to market between now and the end of 2014.Commenting on the award, Carillion Chief Executive, Richard Howson, said: "We are delighted to have been selected to deliver this package of the prestigious Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre Project. I believe this award reflects Carillion Alawi's outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality projects. "Furthermore, the project's energy requirements will benefit from Carillion's energy services capability. Carillion Alawi delivered the marine works for the Asian Beach Games Project for Omran and we look forward to working in partnership with Omran again to deliver this phase of Oman's state-of-the-art Convention and Exhibition Centre."MF