HC Deb 23 January 1997 vol 288 c692W
Mr Spellar

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement regarding the award of construction contracts at RNAS Yeovilton. [12040]

Mr. Artbuthnot

A requirement exists at RNAS Yeovilton for living accommodation, hangars, stores and offices to house those moving from HMS Osprey, Portland, Dorset.

It had been intended to award one design and build contract to cover all the requirements and tenders for this were received in June 1996. Following tender assessment it was concluded that best value for money would not be obtained by the one contract design and build approach. Consequently, a more traditional procurement route, of separate contracts placed following competition, has been adopted. So far two—see note—contracts have been placed: Western entrance works: 311,000 Squadron office block: 2,200,000 Note: Contracts valued at less than £240,000 are placed by local works services managers. Details of these contracts are not held centrally and could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.