Galliford Try secures contracts worth £101 million, including rehabilitation of Oxfordshire’s Campsfield detention centre and RAF Wyton’s PRIDE II project.
- Galliford Try will reconstruct the Campsfield House, a detention centre previously shuttered in 2018, addressing past issues of unrest and disorder.
- A £70 million contract focuses on both refurbishment and new secure accommodation construction at Campsfield House.
- The Defence Infrastructure Organisation appoints Galliford Try for RAF Wyton’s £31 million PRIDE II project, enhancing strategic command facilities.
- Galliford Try’s leadership highlights these projects as benchmarks of their robust performance in public sector building engagements.
Galliford Try has emerged as a key player following its acquisition of dual public sector contracts valued at £101 million. These substantial agreements signify a forward movement in reconstruction initiatives for critical infrastructure.
Campsfield House, located in Oxfordshire, is poised for a significant revival under Galliford Try’s stewardship. Closed in 2018 due to persistent challenges and instability, the detention centre’s overhaul includes both renovated facilities and the introduction of new secure accommodations. The financial closure with the Home Office reaffirms Galliford Try’s capability to revitalise troubled sites within regulatory frameworks.
In parallel, the Defence Infrastructure Organisation has engaged Galliford Try for the PRIDE II project at RAF Wyton, representing a £31 million investment. This project aims to rationalise and integrate the estate, focusing on refurbishing and developing secure office spaces dedicated to the UK Strategic Command. Such initiatives underscore the government’s commitment to bolstering national security infrastructures.
Bill Hocking, Galliford Try’s Chief Executive, emphasises the magnitude of these projects as evidence of the company’s proficiency and enduring track record in managing considerable public sector undertakings. His statement reflects the strategic importance of these contracts in enhancing the company’s portfolio and reinforcing its market credibility.
The completion of these projects will mark a significant milestone in Galliford Try’s expansion into key public sector contracts.
