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A new ranking launched by Tussell \u2013 a data provider on UK government contracts \u2013 has revealed the top\u00a0construction\u00a0suppliers to the wider public sector in Q1 2018<\/h2>\n

Wates Group<\/a> stormed to the top of the\u00a0construction\u00a0ranking and was also the top public sector supplier overall, taking a total of \u00a3828m worth of awards in the first three months of 2018. This was largely driven by a single\u00a0\u00a3800m contract for the Havering Estate regeneration<\/a> project. The contract is due to run for at least 15 years.<\/p>\n

Other prominent suppliers included Taylor Wimpey<\/a> in second place (\u00a3202m), Kier Group<\/a> third (\u00a3140m), Arup<\/a> fourth and WSP<\/a> fifth (both \u00a3111m).<\/p>\n

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Top 10 construction suppliers by value of construction awards (Q1 2018)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The top 10 suppliers received a total of 41\u00a0construction\u00a0awards worth \u00a31.7b, accounting for 57% of the \u00a33b of awards issued in the sector in Q1 2018.<\/p>\n

Looking forward, more than \u00a3300m of\u00a0construction\u00a0awards are due to expire in the next 12 months \u2013 presenting significant opportunities for suppliers if these are replaced with new contracts. An additional 224 frameworks (essentially preferred suppliers lists) worth up to \u00a33.7b are due to expire. Securing a place on future frameworks is vital for firms looking to win work through \u2018call-off\u2019 awards.<\/p>\n

Gus Tugendhat, Founder of\u00a0Tussell<\/a>, said: \u201cIt is great to see the public sector fulfilling its pledge to invest in infrastructure by awarding more than 3,000 new construction\u00a0contracts<\/a> in Q1 2018. A number of the largest\u00a0construction\u00a0contracts in Q1 related to housebuilding – a sign that we are seeing long overdue action on the housing crisis.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur ranking sheds light on the biggest\u00a0construction\u00a0suppliers, but it is important not to overlook the fact that 1,000 SMEs also won\u00a0construction\u00a0contracts in Q1. With millions of pounds of\u00a0construction\u00a0contracts due to expire in the next 12 months, there is significant potential for firms of all sizes to win new contracts.\u201d<\/p>\n

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