Written question asked by Lord Spellar (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 January 1997. It was answered by Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 January 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To comment regarding the award of construction contracts at RNAS `Yeovilton'.

Answer: 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. Arbuthnot: 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.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 12040; 288 c692W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Contracts Construction Royal Naval Auxiliary Service RNAS Yeovilton
Contains statistics: Yes