In brief

Countryside is partner for £450m regeneration
Countryside Properties has been named preferred housing partner for the £450m regeneration of Grahame Park Estate in Colindale, north-west London. Subject to planning permission, work will start next year.

Jarvis signs up for £270m environmental work
Jarvis has signed a contract with Herefordshire County Council worth £270m over
20 years for the provision of environmental services, including highways, catering, grounds maintenance, cleaning and recycling services.

Catalyst confirmed for Leeds teaching hospital
The Catalyst Healthcare consortium of Bovis Lend Lease and Bank of Scotland has been confirmed as the preferred bidder for the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust's £170m PFI scheme.

£70m financial close for Interserve and O'Hare
Interserve and its partner O'Hare & McGovern have reached financial close on the £70m PFI deal to design, build and operate two colleges of further education in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland.

Bids invited for court
in Loughborough
Leicestershire County Council is inviting bids for a magistrates court in Loughborough. The client is asking developers to state their preference for PFI or council-funded design, build and maintain options.

Coventry invites civils for framework deals
Coventry City Council is inviting contractors to pitch for civils/highway engineering framework contracts. The work is worth between £5m and £14m over two years. The contract may be extended by another three years.

Contractor wanted by £10.4m Welsh university
The University of Wales in Bangor wants a contractor to design and construct a £10.4m management development centre and maintain it for up to 15 years. The university will provide £8.4m. The contractor is expected to make up the shortfall.