Grenfell client had ‘no concerns’ Rydon’s refurb quote was ‘unrealistically low’

By Jim Dunton2020-10-27T06:00:00

KCTMO director tells inquiry bending EU procurement rules is ‘common’

The regeneration director overseeing Grenfell Tower’s refurbishment has told the inquiry into 2017’s disaster he had no concerns main contractor Rydon’s successful £9.2m bid was “unrealistically low”, even after another £800,000 in savings was sought.

Peter Maddison also told the inquiry into the fire, which claimed 72 lives, he was sorry for the “devastating impact” that a project he believed should have been a “straightforward” design and build contract had on so many lives.

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