Construction of New 420-Place Primary School and 30-Place Pre-School in Lakenheath
SUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL · Awarded contract
AwardedConstruction of New 420-Place Primary School and 30-Place Pre-School in Lakenheath
Awarded 30 Jun 2025
Awarded30 Jun 2025
Value£11,862,743.11
SupplierPentaco Construction
AgencySUFFOLK COUNTY COUNCIL
RegionEast of England
CategoryConstruction
Ended 1y 2mo ago2mo term
Awarded 30 June 2025Expired 31 Aug 2025
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Suffolk County Council awarded a contract to Pentaco Construction for the construction of a new primary school and pre-school in Lakenheath, relocating the existing Lakenheath Primary School.
The project includes a new 420-place primary school and a 30-place pre-school, along with access from a new road off Station Road and associated development.
The contract value is £11,862,743.11.
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Construction of New 420-Place Primary School and 30-Place Pre-School in Lakenheath
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