Gatwick picks 16 for design framework

London Gatwick has appointed  16 firms of engineers and architects to support its programme  of capital works.

The framework has been established to enable faster deployment of design services with ready-agreed terms and conditions across the airport including architectural, engineering, structural, baggage and fire engineering design requirements.

The design services framework is structured across five lots, with between three and six firms in each lot.

The lots and selected firms are:

Large multi-disciplinary: Arcadis, AtkinsRealis, Baker Hicks, Jacobs UK, Ramboll, WSP UK?

Airfield: AtkinsRealis, Jacobs UK, Ramboll, WSP UK?

Baggage: IDOM, Principal Projx, Typsa, Vlogix  

Small and medium enterprise (SME) multi-disciplinary: Hulley & Kirkwood, Lyndon Goode Architects, Pascall & Watson, Pellings, Pod Architects, Webb Yates?

Fire engineering: Jacobs UK, WSP UK

London Gatwick capital programmes director Alasdair Scobie said: “This refreshed design framework is a key enabler for delivering London Gatwick’s ambitious capital investment plan, ensuring high quality design incorporating more sustainable solutions delivered through a capable and competitive supply chain. 

“This framework is the first step in the construction supply chain strategy to onboard highly skilled and capable designers, consultants, and contractors to support our capital investment programme. 

“This is a crucial time for the airport as we continue to grow. We warmly welcome the successful suppliers who have been awarded contracts at the airport and look forward to collaborating with them to achieve our vision to be the airport for everyone, whatever your journey.”

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