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Queens Park Court Replacement Contract

Westminster City Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Westminster City Council

Buyer Address: 64 Victoria Street, London, UKI32, SW1E 6QP, United Kingdom

Contact Email: rtigere@westminster.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
9288989.0 GBP
Published
28 Apr 2025, 12:43
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
works
CPV
45211100 - Construction work for houses
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Willmott Dixon Construction
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The contract is for Stage 2 JCT 2016 D&B contract (with WCC amends) with Willmott Dixon Construction (Registration Number 00768173) for the Main Works Construction of Queen’s Park Court. The contract will be for a period of 12 months from December 2024.

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: The proposed appointment of Willmott Dixon Construction follows Geoffrey Osborne Limited going into administration on the 25th of April 2024, with the Council now seeking to conclude the replacement contractor appointment. At the time of insolvency, the Queen’s Park Court scheme was approximately 80% complete, with an original Practical Completion of August 2024. Additional information: The contract was awarded to Willmott Dixon Construction (Registration Number 00768173) for the Main Works Construction of Queen’s Park Court. The contract will be for a period of 12 months from December 2024, the award follows due diligence call off against the SCF framework.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Contracts

Contract Title: Queens Park Court: Appointment of Main Contractor Replacement

Awards

Award Title: Queens Park Court: Appointment of Main Contractor Replacement

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