Request ID: FOI-2444-2122 Date published: 18 February 2022
You asked
Costain skanska lost the contract in March 2020, what was the precise date that they lost the contract?
When did the review of Bond street troubles commence?
When did Crossrail receive the substantial delay to Bond Street?
What other subcontractors lost their contract at Bond street?
When did LMOB lose their contract ?
Did LMOB lose their contract because of bad workmanship?
What was Crossrail's opinion that the subcontractors needed to go?
Did Costain Skanska lose the contract because of poor workmanship of mechanical and electrical installations?
Did Costain Skanska lose the contract because of the health and safety issues at Bond street?
Is the Bond Street contract the only station that Costain Skanska lost?
Did Costain Skanska lose their contract because of LMOB?
We answered
Our Ref: FOI-2444-2122
Thank you for your request received on 27 January 2022 asking for information about the Costain Skanska joint venture (CSJV) contract for Crossrail.
Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act and our information access policy. I can confirm we hold some of the information you require. You asked:
Costain skanska lost the contract in March 2020, what was the precise date that they lost the contract?
In response to the impact of coronavirus, Crossrail Ltd reviewed and restructured the remaining works across the project that are essential to the opening of the railway. This included Bond Street, which was uniquely affected due to the volume of work remaining and the number of people required on site. This meant that the work remaining at Bond Street for Trial Running needed to be replanned.
Given the unique circumstances at Bond Street, it was mutually agreed by Crossrail and contractor CSJV that the existing contract should conclude. Crossrail Ltd has continued to oversee completion of the remaining works at Bond Street.
The contract was terminated in June 2020, the last day the contract was active was June 24 2020.
When did the review of Bond street troubles commence? When did Crossrail receive the substantial delay to Bond Street?
We were continually updated on the status of Bond Street, as with all other stations along the route. The monthly update from Crossrail to the London Assembly in July 2020 provided an update on the progress of the stations, pg 2 refers to the delays to Bond Street due to the pandemic:
What other subcontractors lost their contract at Bond street?
CostainSkanska entered into a number of subcontracts, some of which were novated to Crossrail following the termination of the CSJV contract. The following subcontractors had subcontracts which were not novated to Crossrail when the CSJV contract ended:
• Ove Arup & Partners Ltd • WSP Environmental Limited • Bureau Veritas UK Limited • Gane International Ltd • Absolute Photography Limited • Danny Sullivan & Sons Limited • Kelly Formwork (UK) Limited • Brocks Haulage Limited • Keller Ltd trading as Getec UK • Rehene Multiservice Ltd • MMV Contracting Limited • Kilnbridge Construction Services Limited • Mabey Bridge Limited • Ingram Consultancy Ltd • VG Clements Contractors Limited • Bon Appetit Mayfair Ltd • Brentwood Communications Limited • Testconsult Harlow Limited • Delmatic Ltd • Floods Flooring Ltd • Tree box Ltd • Press-On Digital Imaging Ltd • York EMC Services (2007) Ltd • Duradiamond Healthcare Limited • Lee Warren Fabrication & Design Ltd • Guardian Lightning Protection and Earthing Ltd • UK Flood Barriers Ltd • Subtechnics Ltd • Booth Industries Ltd • Jewers Doors Ltd • Robore Cuts Ltd • Molegrove (Civils) Ltd • Universal Builders Supply Ltd • CCS Scaffolding Ltd • Geothermal International Ltd • CHC Systems Ltd • High Value Systems Engineering Ltd • Lindner Interiors Ltd • PFP Contracting Ltd • SPL Installations Ltd • Sorba UK Ltd • Kwik Klik Hoardings Ltd • O'Rouke Contracting PLC • Rentokil Initial Ltd trading as Rentokil Pest Control • Shotcrete Services Ltd • G.B.Access Ltd • Oakchase Design Ltd trading as CAD Services • WaterSeal (Waterbar & Sealants) Ltd • SRL Technical Services Ltd • Universal Builders Supply Ltd • Wood & Wood International Signs Ltd • TCS Screeding Ltd • LMOB Electrical Contractors Ltd • Skanska Technology Ltd • CBL Cable Contractors Ltd • Thamesside Fire Protection co. Ltd • Blu-3 (UK) Ltd • James and Son Ltd • Cousins Ltd • DMC Contracts Ltd • Rostek UK Ltd • H & M Security Services Ltd • Embrace Media Ltd • ATG Access Ltd • Joseph Gallagher Ltd • Delatim Ltd • SAS International Ltd • PHD Hoists & Masts Ltd • Reach Active Ltd • Designed Architectural Lighting Ltd • Omega Red Group Ltd • Approved Inspector Services Ltd • Geotechnical Observations Ltd • Riglift Ltd • Flood Control International Ltd • Emico Ltd • G.B. Electronics Ltd • Euroflo Group Ltd • Airedale International Air Conditioning Ltd • Mitie Pest Control (MPCL) • Woodlands Site Services Ltd • 4-Rail Services Ltd • VVB Engineering Ltd • May Harris Multi Service • Specialist Plant Associates Ltd • JSNC Ltd • Metric Office Furniture Ltd
When did LMOB lose their contract ?
Please refer to our response above.
Did LMOB lose their contract because of bad workmanship? What was Crossrail's opinion that the subcontractors needed to go?
The two questions above ask for opinion, as such they are not covered under the FOI Act. Details on why the contract was ended is available at the link provided above.
Did Costain Skanska lose the contract because of poor workmanship of mechanical and electrical installations? Did Costain Skanska lose the contract because of the health and safety issues at Bond street?
The contract ended by mutual agreement. Please refer to our response to your first question above.
Is the Bond Street contract the only station that Costain Skanska lost?
I can confirm that the Bond Street contract was the only one that ended earlier than the original end date. As stated above, this was mutually agreed.
Did Costain Skanska lose their contract because of LMOB?
The contract ended by mutual agreement. Please refer to our response to your first question above.
If this is not the information you are looking for, or if you are unable to access it for some reason, please feel free to contact me.
Please see the attached information sheet for details of your right to appeal.
Yours sincerely
Gemma Jacob FOI Case Officer FOI Case Management Team General Counsel Transport for London
