London Gatwick launches refreshed construction frameworks to deliver airport’s capital investment programme
- London Gatwick has awarded contracts to 11 construction contractors and specialists in refreshed Building and Civils Frameworks to support delivery of the airport’s capital investment programme for up to six years
- The selected suppliers will support management and delivery of airport projects such as pier refurbishments, installation of electric vehicle charging stations, self-check-in system enhancements and upgrading of terminal facilities
- The announcement follows the launch of a new Design Services Framework last year
London Gatwick has awarded its refreshed set of Building and Civils Frameworks, appointing 11 suppliers to support the airport’s ambitious capital investment programme.
These frameworks - alongside the Design Services Framework - will play a vital role in delivering a wide range of infrastructure projects, enhancing efficiency, sustainability and passenger experience across the airport.
The contracts mark a significant milestone in London Gatwick’s long-term supply chain strategy and will support the delivery of projects such as asset replacement, expansion and capacity, process and efficiency, compliance and regulation, and service quality.
Aligned with London Gatwick’s Decade of Change sustainability strategy, the frameworks also include clear commitments to carbon management, local employment and social impact.
Alasdair Scobie, Capital Programmes Director, London Gatwick said: “The Building and Civils Frameworks are the latest step in delivering London Gatwick’s ambitious capital investment programme, designed to ensure enhanced efficiency and experience for passengers, and help the airport meet crucial sustainability targets.
Chris Elliott, Capital Programmes Director, London Gatwick said: “We are delighted to onboard 11 new construction contractors, including contractors from across the region. The framework’s structure was specifically designed to improve access for SMEs, with 50% of contractors in the Lower Complexity category operating from local or regional offices.”
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Framework partners
BP Installations Limited
Camgo Electrical Ltd
Costain Limited
Gatwick Construction Ltd
Lagan Aviation & Infrastructure Limited
M Group Transport (Rail and Aviation) Ltd
Mace Construct Limited
Morgan Sindall Construction and Infrastructure Ltd
P J Carey (Contractors) Limited
P.J. Hegarty & Sons (U.K.) Unlimited
8build Limited
With around 43m annual passengers, London Gatwick is the UK’s second largest and one of Europe’s top airports. It is a vital piece of national infrastructure that drives both the national and regional economies by generating £5.5bn GVA and supporting over 76,000 jobs (2023). More than 60 airlines fly from the airport to over 160 short-haul and more than 50 long-haul destinations. With a declared maximum capacity of 57 movements an hour, London Gatwick is the most efficient single runway airport in the world.
The airport is located 28 miles south of the UK capital and is extremely well-connected, with more than a quarter of England’s population (15m people) – including all of London – less than one hour away by road or rail. A six-year, £2bn sustainable growth programme includes an ambitious plan to be a net zero airport by 2030 and to increase capacity by bringing the airport’s existing Northern Runway into routine use, alongside its Main Runway. VINCI Airports owns a 50.01% stake in the airport, with Global Infrastructure Partners managing the remaining 49.99%.
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