It saw off three other bidders, but all four came in below estimate, enabling overall construction costs to be reduced from 拢32.98m to 拢29.56m.
But the total bill, including interest repayments on a loan to cover the expenditure, will eventually top 拢60m, drawing some criticism in the area. City councillor Colin Inglis told the Scunthorpe Telegraph: "The ongoing revenue cost of the borrowing to finance the new police station is the reason I oppose it being built at this time.鈥澛燙ity council聽 C聽聽聽聽 C
Humberside Police Authority vice chairman Steve Beasant defended the timing of the project: 鈥溾�楧ue to the current financial climate, it is an ideal time to go out to tender for such a project, as the construction industry is competing for fewer contracts. As a result all of the four tenders came in at less than the estimated cost for the construction resulting in the overall cost of the project lowering by almost 拢3.5m.鈥�
BAM鈥檚 tender also came out on top in terms of quality, which included a commitment to local people and the local economy. Using the YorBuild framework, bids were assessed on potential contractor鈥檚 intentions to encourage young people from the local community to have a greater understanding of the construction industry as a future area of employment, in addition to providing skills and opportunities for those seeking work, and starting or continuing apprenticeships.
John Phillips, construction director for BAM in the northeast, said: 鈥淲e鈥檙e pleased to be building in Hull, where we have a strong track record, and for an important client. We recognise the social importance to the local community of delivering these new facilities, and we will form a strong partnership with the Police Authority and Humberside Police. For BAM, construction is more than materials 鈥� it is about how we build, not just what we build. We look forward to contributing to the community with this project and making a fast start.鈥�
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