A-one was appointed by the Highways Agency as Managing Agent Contractor (MAC) for the Area 14 network in July 2003. The network covers around 300km of motorway and trunk road in the North East. The contract was extended to 2010 and has an estimated value of £30m per annum.
The contract covers the A1/A1(M) from Dishforth in North Yorkshire to the Scottish Border north of Berwick, the A66/A66(M) from Darlington to the Cumbrian Border, and the A696, A194(M), A184 and A195(M) on Tyneside.
The duties of the MAC include the provision of an integrated network management service, routine, cyclic and bridge maintenance, winter maintenance and the design and construction of capital maintenance and improvement schemes.
Over 260 full-time, directly employed people, provide a full range of innovative infrastructure management, maintenance and improvement services. When required, they are supported by additional people from our fully integrated supply chain partners.
We operate out of three principle offices and seven depots across the North East of England. Our main office is based in Darlington, with satellite offices in Swalwell (Newcastle) and Kneeton. In addition, our Integrated Network Control Centre is based in Wakefield.
At A-one we know that our people are our greatest asset. Their knowledge of the Area 14 network, specialist expertise, and most importantly a 'can-do attitude' is essential for us to achieve our vision. We work as one team with our client and supply chain to deliver the highest standards of safety and service in Area 14. A common culture and shared goals is well embedded throughout our organisation.
By working together with our client and supply chain we are leading the way in providing a high quality customer service to drivers and businesses across the Area 14 network.
