New design services framework to support London Gatwick’s capital investment programme
- London Gatwick has onboarded 16 specialist designers in a new Design Services Framework to support the airport’s Capital Investment Programme
- Local and regional businesses play a key role with nine companies operating in the region appointed in continued efforts to drive growth in the local economy
- The design services will deliver a range of projects to enhance operational efficiency, modernise infrastructure and improve resilience
London Gatwick has welcomed 16 specialist designers to support the airport’s capital investment programme to enhance capacity, resilience and passenger experience as the airport continues to grow.
The design services framework unites companies of varying sizes, including six SMEs to drive local economic growth, while supporting the delivery of London Gatwick’s ambitious capital investment programme.
The framework will enable faster deployment of design services with pre-agreed terms and conditions across the airport including architectural, engineering, structural, baggage and fire engineering design requirements.
With increased opportunities for local and regional businesses, including one company trading locally and eight companies trading regionally, the designers will support an extensive programme of operational improvements and asset replacement. The projects include retail reconfigurations, taxiway rehabilitations, surface access and forecourt management, property upgrades and automated baggage handling. The projects will refresh the look and feel of the airport for passengers while increasing resilience and efficiency.
Safety, security and environmental standards are at the heart of the framework and support London Gatwick’s sustainability programme, Decade of Change. The framework will support the airport's goal for a minimum of 10% of London Gatwick’s total spend to be with local suppliers and a minimum of 25% total spend with regional suppliers. Suppliers are also required to showcase their commitment to our sustainability goals, by driving lower carbon design solutions across the pipeline of projects, supported by quarterly sustainability forums to foster collaboration and continuous improvement.
Alasdair Scobie, Capital Programmes Director, London Gatwick 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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London Gatwick awarded contracts to 16 specialist consultants across five lots:
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Large Multi-Disciplinary – Arcadis (regional), AtkinsRealis (regional), Baker Hicks (regional), Jacobs UK, Ramboll, WSP UK (regional).
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Airfield – AtkinsRealis, Jacobs UK, Ramboll, WSP UK
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Baggage – IDOM (regional), Principal Projx (local - trading and registered in Horsham), TYPSA Limited, Vlogix Ltd
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Small and Medium Enterprise Multi-Disciplinary – Hulley & Kirkwood (regional), Lyndon Goode Architects, Pascall + Watson, Pellings LLP (regional), Pod Architects (regional), Webb Yates
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Fire Engineering – Jacobs UK, WSP UK
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Local businesses are based within the RH postcode
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Regional businesses are based in 11 postcodes: BN, CR, KT, TN, GU, PO, SM, ME, CT, BR and DA
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The nine businesses mentioned have trading offices within the region, the registered offices may be in a different part of the UK
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Trading office is where the company conducts its primary day-to-day activities
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Registered office is the official address or ‘head office’ of a limited company
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London Gatwick’s Decade of Change programme measures local and regional businesses by their registered offices
With 43 million annual passengers, London Gatwick is the UK’s second largest and one of Europe’s top ten airports. It is a vital piece of national infrastructure that drives both the national and regional economies by generating £5.5 billion GVA and supporting over 76,000 jobs (2023). Almost 60 airlines fly from the airport to over 150 short-haul and more than 50 long-haul destinations. With a declared capacity of 55 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 (15 million people) – including all of London – less than one hour away by road or rail. A six-year, £2 billion 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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