The University of Otago has appointed construction firm Leighs Cockram JV to build its new Dental School. Leighs Cockram JV, is a joint venture company made up of Christchurch-based Leigh’s Construction, and Australian-based Cockram’s Construction.
The appointment comes after a two-stage open tender process run via the Government tendering website over 12 weeks. At the conclusion of the process, which evaluated price and non-price attributes of tenders such as construction methodology, quality management, experience with similar projects and managing the links between the existing operations, services, and the new build, Leighs Cockram JV scored the highest and were recommended as contractor. The total value of the project, which includes demolition, the construction tender just announced, and then fit-out with all equipment and furnishings, has been estimated at around $125 million.
