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15/06/2009

Crossrail To Award Second Batch Of Detailed Design Contracts

Crossrail has 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.
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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."

(CD/JM)

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