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RNS Number : 9937E

Galliford Try PLC

05 January 2010

 



GALLIFORD TRY CONSORTIUM APPOINTED PREFERRED BIDDER ON CAMBRIDGESHIRE BSF PROGRAMME 

Galliford Try plc, the construction and housebuilding group, is pleased to announce it has been confirmed as a construction partner of the Equitix consortium, which has been appointed as the preferred bidder on the Cambridgeshire Building Schools for the Future (BSF) programme.

Following financial close, Galliford Try will carry out the £26 million redevelopment of Neale-Wade Community College in March, Cambridgeshire. It is anticipated that the second phase of the programme, which includes the £19 million Cromwell Community College in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, will follow in 2011. 

Galliford Try will undertake 40% of Equitix's construction work in the first phase of the BSF programme with the potential to undertake additional construction work in subsequent phases which could reach £600 million over the next 15 years. 

Galliford Try Chief Executive, Greg Fitzgerald commented: 

"We are delighted the Equitix consortium has been selected for this significant programme and look forward to working as a construction partner to provide quality secondary education facilities across Cambridgeshire. Our strong presence across all education markets has been key to securing this award."

For further enquiries: 

Greg Fitzgerald, Chief Executive             01895 855219

Frank Nelson, Finance Director              01895 855226

Kerry Chadwick, PR Manager                01895 855153

 

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