Historically, successful expansion bids via ACMF/CIF are far harder to achieve than the more commonplace condition-related bids, receiving just 15% of the funding allocation. For this school however, we were able to illustrate an extensive case to allow for expansion of the existing science facilities to better enable single science teaching to further enhance the school’s successes within STEM. The bid was successfully funded in full by the Education Funding Authority, along with a second bid at the school in the same year

The scheme developed included for the provision of two brand new science laboratories, including a dedicated technician’s area, link-way and re-configuration of the entrance ways to existing labs. The works allowed for the complete fit-out of the new laboratories and technical areas throughout.

The scheme was fully tendered and programmed as part of the bid process, and as a result the scheme was completed with minimal disruption by contractor MT Build, despite the majority of works being undertaken during term-time over a 16-week duration post-funding.