HS2 seeks partners for £220M station contracts

HS2 has started its search for partners to deliver three new stations and a major expansion of London Euston.

The contract opportunities are worth £220M as HS2 Ltd cast their net to find architects, designers and developers to build three new stations at Birmingham Curzon Street, Birmingham Interchange and London’s Old Oak Common plus extension of London Euston.

The government estimate that the projects will see over 170,000 new jobs created in the wider development areas near the four stations.

A Master Development Partner will also be sought to provide guidance and develop opportunities for new homes, offices and retail space surrounding the redeveloped of London Euston.

The winner will collaborate with HS2 Ltd, Network Rail, the station design contract winner and local authorities to come up with a deliver an integrated strategy to unlock the full potential of the area.

Transport Minister Andrew Jones said: “The search for design teams to produce plans for new stations and world-class amenities for London Euston, Old Oak Common, Birmingham Interchange and Birmingham Curzon Street stations is a major step towards making HS2 a catalyst for growth across the country.

“The winning bidders will need to ensure the stations provide the best possible customer experience. There are also huge opportunities for development near all the HS2 stations. HS2 Ltd is progressing its search for a partner to deliver new homes, shops and offices around Euston station once the core HS2 work is complete.”

A shortlist for the station design bidders and the Euston Master Development Partner will be announced in the summer with contracts signed early in 2018.

HS2 Ltd Commercial Director Beth West said: “We’re looking for the brightest and the best from across the industry to help us deliver one of the most tangible legacies of the HS2 project – three brand new stations and a major expansion of London Euston.

“All four present unique challenges and opportunities for the winning bidders. Together we will deliver world-class designs that help unlock wider local regeneration opportunities and provide unparalleled levels of accessibility, ease and convenience for the travelling public.”

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