Construction of Porton Research & Innovation Centre by Wiltshire Council
Wiltshire Council · Awarded contract
AwardedConstruction of Porton Research & Innovation Centre by Wiltshire Council
Awarded 31 May 2020
Awarded31 May 2020
Value£7,000,000.00
SupplierThe McAvoy Group
AgencyWiltshire Council
RegionSouth West
CategoryConstruction
Ended 5y 4mo ago1y 1mo term
Awarded 31 May 2020Expired 29 June 2021
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Wiltshire Council awarded a contract to The McAvoy Group for the construction of a new 7,200 sq m Innovation Centre to support scientific activities linked to the Porton Campus, utilising offsite construction techniques.
The centre will be a research and innovation facility providing collaborative workspace, flexible office, meeting and laboratory bench space.
A programme of business support, training and development will be provided by specialist providers at the Centre.
The contract, valued at AUD 7,000,000, was awarded following a mini-competition under the Southern Modular Building Framework.
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