Construction of Museum Extension and Refurbishment of Listed Pumping Station Building
Orkney Islands Council · Awarded contract
AwardedConstruction of Museum Extension and Refurbishment of Listed Pumping Station Building
Awarded Unknown
AwardedNot specified
Value£2,901,546.00
AgencyOrkney Islands Council
RegionScotland
CategoryConstruction
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Orkney Islands Council awarded a contract to Orkney Builders (Contractors) Ltd for the construction of a new-build steel frame museum extension with a gross internal floor area of 540m², along with the restoration and improvement of the adjoining existing Scapa Flow Visitor Centre & Museum associated 'Pumping Station' building (Category A listed).
The contract value is £2,901,546.
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Construction of Museum Extension and Refurbishment of Listed Pumping Station Building
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