Expansion of Lawnside Academy with New Junior Classroom Extension and Sports Facilities
Central Bedfordshire Council · Awarded contract
AwardedExpansion of Lawnside Academy with New Junior Classroom Extension and Sports Facilities
Awarded 03 Jul 2023
Awarded03 Jul 2023
Value£3,469,346.24
SupplierPentaco Construction Ltd
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryConstruction
Ended 1y 7mo ago1y 10mo term
Awarded 3 July 2023Expired 17 Apr 2025
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Central Bedfordshire Council awarded a contract to Pentaco Construction Ltd for the expansion of Lawnside Academy in Biggleswade as part of the Schools for the Future Programme.
The project involves converting the existing lower school to a primary school through a new single-storey extension comprising six junior classrooms, a group room, staffroom, storage, and WC areas, along with a new outdoor sports MUGA, vehicular asphalt, and hard informal landscape areas.
The contract value is £3,469,346.24.
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Expansion of Lawnside Academy with New Junior Classroom Extension and Sports Facilities
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