en.Wedoany.com Reported - Marlborough has won a routine highway maintenance contract for West Berkshire, commencing on October 1, 2026, with an initial term of seven years and an option to extend for an additional three years. The contract is valued at approximately £150 million (excluding VAT), with the total value potentially increasing to up to £300 million when factoring in local government adjustment factors..

The scope of services under the contract covers emergency and planned highway maintenance, winter maintenance, capital improvement works, street lighting, safety engineering, active travel schemes, and highway asset management support. West Berkshire Council spends over £15 million annually on highway maintenance, and this contract aims to ensure that the region's roads and transport assets are maintained in good condition..

Marlborough has committed to achieving carbon-neutral services from the first day of the contract, focusing on reducing emissions, improving resource efficiency, minimizing waste, supporting biodiversity, and introducing low-impact materials, methods, and technologies where feasible. Additionally, Marlborough will work closely with West Berkshire Council to advance social value commitments, including providing local employment opportunities, establishing apprenticeships, promoting skills development, supporting schools and STEM education initiatives, and offering volunteer support for community organizations in West Berkshire.