High-speed rail project
Aquila Forensics provided senior commercial advice and support to a contractor tendering for a High-Speed rail project.
The project was to be delivered under an NEC 3 form of contract, but the Contractor was experienced in the use of FIDIC.Our professionals provided detailed information and support during the tender process.
Project
The project is estimated to cost £56 billion and will carry will carry up to 26,000 people per hour
Project
As the project will be constructed in three phases spanning more than 10 years, including the construction of the track, stations and supporting infrastructure, Aquila’s professionals have been engaged at an early stage to provide expert guidance and assistance on procurement, commercial strategy and risk to ensure an over-arching commercial structure that aligns with the contractor’s aims and deliverables.
Construction
The project will connect 25 stations serving 30 million people and Aquila’s professionals have provided commercial guidance, structure, strategy and systems for a major international contractor to ensure challenging targets are met over the short, medium and long-term. Aquila’s advice was prepared to ensure a win-win approach during technical and complex construction phases throughout the framework agreement.
Construction
The design is using innovative new technologies including a specialist high speed track bed
