In brief
Deadline set for batched PFI hospitals
The NHS's first batched PFI hospital scheme has been officially
advertised in the OJEC. The contract combines three major hospital
projects: Salford (£173m); Bradford (£186m); and Tameside
(£85m). Firms have until23 June to respond.
A40 and A406 work up for grabs
Transport for London is to invite tenders later this year for work
on the A40 Western Avenue and A406 Hanger Lane. The estimated
contract values range from £24m to £42m. Work is due to
start in April 2004.