15.06.09
Crossrail to award second batch of detailed design contracts
Crossrail today announced its intention to award the second set of contracts for detailed design services under its framework agreements.
Under the Crossrail Design Framework Agreements announced in December 2008, the selected firms for each of the seven design categories have the opportunity to compete for packages of design work on the project.
The contracts in this second set are as follows:
•?Package C100 – Architectural Component Design – Atkins
•?Package C152 – Pudding Mill Lane Portal – Scott Wilson
•?Package C124 – Tunnels and Shafts Aerodynamics and Ventilation – Mott MacDonald
•?Package C136 – Farringdon Station Design – Scott Wilson
Dr Graham Plant, Programme Director at Crossrail said: “"With firms now selected for the second set of design packages the Crossrail programme is now firmly within the detailed design phase. We look forward to working closely with all the successful companies in driving forward the design process in advance of main construction works beginning in 2010."
Crossrail announced 12 firms had secured Design Framework Agreements in December 2008. In all there are seven design categories.
The chosen firms have the opportunity to compete for packages of design work on the Crossrail project, including work on tunnels and shafts, stations, and railway systems.
Secondary competitions will be subject to the normal Crossrail procurement procedures.
The 12 firms are: Aedas Group Ltd, Atkins Ltd, BDP Ltd, Capita Symonds Ltd, Halcrow Group Ltd, Hyder Consulting (UK) Ltd, Jacobs Engineering U.K. Ltd, Mott MacDonald Ltd, Ove Arup & Partners International Ltd, Parsons Brinckerhoff Ltd, Scott Wilson Railways Ltd, and WSP UK Limited.
The first set of design frameworks, announced on 29 May 2009, was as follows:
•?Package C150 – Royal Oak Portal – Capita Symonds Ltd
•?Package C121 – Sprayed Concrete Lining – Mott MacDonald
•?Package C122 – Bored Tunnels – Ove Arup & Partners International Ltd
•?Package C134 – Tottenham Court Road Station – Ove Arup & Partners International Ltd
Crossrail will run 118 km from Maidenhead and Heathrow in the west, through new twin-bore 21 km tunnels under central London to Shenfield and Abbey Wood in the east. It will bring an additional 1.5 million people within 60 minutes commuting distance of London's key business districts. When Crossrail opens it will increase London's public transport network capacity by 10 per cent, supporting regeneration across the capital, helping to secure London's position as a world leading financial centre, and cutting journey times across the city.
Preparatory works will continue throughout 2009. Main Crossrail construction starts in 2010. Crossrail is scheduled to open for service in 2017.
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