Bilfinger nets £95m Kent schools job


A group headed up by German firm Bilfinger Berger has chalked up success on a £95m PFI schools deal in Kent.
The county council has registered the Kent Education Partnership (KEP) as its preferred bidder for a scheme to deliver a total of six schools in Tonbridge, Maidstone, Ashford, Ramsgate, East Malling and Snodland.
The programme of work includes both new build and refurbishment and is expected to start on site early next year. The first projects should be completed by September 2006.
KEP also includes London-based contractor William Verry, facilities manager Mitie, development partner Crest Nicholson, architects Scott Brownrigg/CDH Pottinger and project manager AYH.
KEP's rival for the deal was the First Class group, which includes Hochtief, Amey, M&E contractor Jones King and Chandler KBS Project Management.


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