BAM Construction has been named preferred bidder for a £10 million contract to build two primary schools in Sheffield.

The UK-wide contractor, which has offices in Leeds, will build the schools in Shirecliffe and Fir Vale for Sheffield City Council.

Each school will have capacity for 420 pupils aged 4 to 11. They are being built to meet a rising demand for primary places in the city.

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BAM is now working on designs to meet the requirements of the council ahead of a start on site in September 2013.

Completion is scheduled for August 2014 so the schools can open at the start of the 2014/15 academic year.

BAM beat three rivals to the job, which was procured through the YORbuild framework.

Construction director Kelvin Pollard said: "We look forward to using our experience and skills to create two schools Sheffield can be proud of.

"These are important facilities for the city and we are delighted BAM has been chosen to deliver them.

"It is a great sign that BAM continues to be selected as a company trusted to deliver quality buildings at affordable prices through regional frameworks such as YORbuild."

(CD)