Award of Contract for Design, Build and Partial Fit-Out of New Cultural Venue for British Film Institute
British Film Institute · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Contract for Design, Build and Partial Fit-Out of New Cultural Venue for British Film Institute
Awarded 02 Apr 2017
Awarded02 Apr 2017
Value£87,000,000.00
SupplierPace Development Corp PLC
AgencyBritish Film Institute
RegionLondon
CategoryArts & Culture
Ended 4y 9mo ago4y 10mo term
Awarded 2 Apr 2017Expired 1 Feb 2022
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The British Film Institute awarded a contract to Pace Development Corp PLC for the design, build and partial fit-out of a new cultural venue, following an unsolicited approach from a potential funder.
The contract, valued at £87,000,000, includes provision of the full design team and main contractor, and is subject to HMT approval and agreement of contract terms and conditions.
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