Contracts
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Construction is beginning on major coastal defences at Torcross, Devon. Kier will install rock armour and rebuild storm-damaged structures after securing environmental consents.
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New Forest has named suppliers for its housing maintenance framework. Thirteen companies appear across awarded trade lots, with works ordered against operational requirements rather than guaranteed contract volumes.
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University of Bath has opened a £5m roofing framework competition. The first proposed works cover its Pentathlon Hall, with photovoltaic panels and low-voltage installations included in the scope.
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Tilbury Douglas has completed Broomhill Junior School’s first construction phase. The Hucknall project provides a new two-storey school building, with permanent outdoor sports and landscape works still to follow.
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Eastleigh has opened competition for its Kings Copse housing contractor. The £60m design and build procurement covers 192 mixed-tenure homes in Botley, with qualification submissions due on 11 November.
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Cambridge Council has opened bidding for Jesus Green riverside repairs. The £1.2m works notice covers sheet piling, drainage and pedestrian access, alongside a wider project budget of up to £2.441m.
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Henry Brothers has secured three infrastructure packages at HMNB Clyde. The £2.55m programme covers security fencing, protective shelters and refurbishment of a pressure-testing facility serving the naval base.
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Bennett Construction will deliver Guildford’s 180-home St Mary’s Wharf development. Native Land has secured £132m in financing, enabling the principal construction phase to follow completed ground and flood protection works.
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Belfast Harbour is seeking contractors for its Milewater operations extension. The proposed £5.7m project would provide a replacement control centre, with planning and procurement decisions still outstanding.
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Haverfordwest Heritage seeks a contractor for Temperance Hall renovation works. The final fit-out and access improvements are open to bids until noon on 30 October, with no contract value confirmed publicly.