Refurbishment of Breathing Apparatus Training Facilities at Westlea, Chippenham, and Salisbury Fire Stations
Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority · Awarded contract
AwardedRefurbishment of Breathing Apparatus Training Facilities at Westlea, Chippenham, and Salisbury Fire Stations
Awarded 13 May 2018
Awarded13 May 2018
Value£292,172.60
RegionSouth West
CategoryConstruction
Ended 8y 3mo ago3mo term
Awarded 13 May 2018Expired 5 Aug 2018
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Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority awarded a contract to Dowdeswell Estates Building Contractors Ltd for the refurbishment of breathing apparatus training facilities at Westlea, Chippenham, and Salisbury fire stations.
The works included painting and decorating, brickwork repairs and repointing, concrete repairs, asbestos encapsulation/removal (by a named specialist), electrical works, roof renewal (by a named specialist), gas burner and piped smoke installation (by a named specialist), and edge protection and CAT ladder installation.
The contract value was £292,172.6.
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Refurbishment of Breathing Apparatus Training Facilities at Westlea, Chippenham, and Salisbury Fire Stations
Won by Dowdeswell Estates Building Contractors Ltd · Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority
£292Kawarded
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