Design, Build, Finance and Operate 1,262 Student Accommodation Units at University of Essex
UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX · Awarded contract
AwardedDesign, Build, Finance and Operate 1,262 Student Accommodation Units at University of Essex
Awarded 17 Aug 2021
Expires in 44y 10mo50y term, 10% elapsed
Awarded 17 Aug 2021Expires 17 Aug 2071
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University of Essex awarded a contract to ULiving Consortium (acting via ULiving@Essex3 LLP) for the design, build, finance and operate provision of 1,262 student residential accommodation units as Phase 2B/2C of the Meadows residences development.
The contract, valued at £98,000,000, follows earlier phases delivered by the ULiving Consortium, including Phase 1 (767 bedrooms) and Phase 2A (643 bedrooms), both subject to restrictive covenants.
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Design, Build, Finance and Operate 1,262 Student Accommodation Units at University of Essex
Won by ULiving Consortium (acting via ULiving@Essex3 LLP) · UNIVERSITY OF ESSEX
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