Northumbria University · Awarded contract
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Pre-Construction Services for North East Space Skills and Technology Centre (NESST) by Sir Robert McAlpine

Awarded 26 Feb 2024

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Awarded26 Feb 2024
Value£2,419,113.00
RegionNorth East
CategoryConstruction
Ended 2y 2mo ago6mo term
Awarded 26 Feb 2024Expired 30 Aug 2024

Northumbria University awarded a contract to Sir Robert McAlpine Limited for pre-construction services (PCSA) for the North East Space Skills and Technology Centre (NESST).

The contract includes early works packages such as piling and groundworks, instructed under the PCSA while the design and build (D&B) contract is being finalised.

The original contract value of AUD 2,419,113 was corrected to AUD 4,600,463 (excluding VAT).

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