Wates seeks suppliers for Kirklees housing job

Published:  13 August, 2012

KIRKLEES: Wates is holding a Meet the Buyer event next month for work on its Excellent Homes for Life housing project for Kirklees Council.

The event will take place at the Textile Centre of Excellence in Huddersfield on Tuesday September 11. Firms interested need to complete and return an expression of interest form by Friday.

Wates is part of a consortium, alongside Regenter and Pinnacle PSG, contracted by Kirklees Council to design, build, manage and maintain the properties for new and existing council tenants.

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