Award of Main Contractor for Strangers Way Housing Development to Boom Construction Ltd

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Luton Council awarded a contract to Boom Construction Ltd for the completion of the Strangers Way Housing Development, comprising 48 dwellings with associated external works and infrastructure.

The contract, valued at AUD 5,611,706.96, involves re-procuring a main contractor to finish outstanding works after the previous contractor became insolvent in March 2023 and was terminated in April 2023.

The project includes 30% affordable homes and 70% private units, with sections at varying stages of completion: Section 1 (85%), Section 2 (50%), Section 3 Plots 1-4 (25%), and Section 3 Plots 5-9; 40-48 (40%).

The supplier will act as Main Contractor under a JCT Design and Build Contract 2016, responsible for design, construction, external works, and statutory services.