Construction of Darwin Tower Research Building at University of Edinburgh
University Of Edinburgh · Awarded contract
AwardedConstruction of Darwin Tower Research Building at University of Edinburgh
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AwardedNot specified
Value£67,176,355.78
SupplierBalfour Beatty Group Ltd
AgencyUniversity Of Edinburgh
RegionScotland
CategoryConstruction
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University Of Edinburgh awarded a contract to Balfour Beatty Group Ltd for the comprehensive remodelling and extension of the 11-storey Darwin Tower to create a circa 16,500sqm research building containing specialist research labs, generic primary and secondary wet and dry labs with associated write-up spaces, and a 3-storey extension housing a lecture theatre, seminar spaces, meeting rooms and a cafe.
The contract value is AUD 67,176,355.78.
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