Appointment of Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd as Main Contractor for Carbon Action Plan Phase 3 KGVI Building Works at Newcastle University
Newcastle University · Awarded contract
AwardedAppointment of Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd as Main Contractor for Carbon Action Plan Phase 3 KGVI Building Works at Newcastle University
Awarded 14 Feb 2023
Awarded14 Feb 2023
Value£9,000,000.00
SupplierSir Robert McAlpine Ltd
AgencyNewcastle University
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryConstruction
Expires in 3mo4y term, 93% elapsed
Awarded 14 Feb 2023Expires 13 Feb 2027
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Newcastle University awarded a contract to Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd for the refurbishment of the KGVI building under Phase 3 of its Carbon Action Plan.
The appointment is a full turnkey main contractor role on a two-stage design and build basis, covering RIBA stages 1 to 7.
The contract was procured via a call-off from the North Eastern Universities Purchasing Consortium (NEUPC) Major Works Framework Agreement for North-Eastern Universities EFM2019NE.
The initial award covers RIBA Stages 1 and 2, based on the PCSA price, provisional sum for surveys, and OH&P percentage fee.
Continuation to later stages is subject to Newcastle University approvals.
The contract value is £9,000,000.
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