Search begins for engineering partner to reboot multi-billion-pound Euston station rebuild

"The redevelopment of Euston station and the surrounding area could restart in a few years' time, with a tender contract having just gone out for a design and engineering partner to develop the plans for the site. First signalled in June's UK-wide infrastructure strategy, a new Euston Delivery Company (EDC) was being set up to deliver the Euston station rebuild as well as the oversite development that will help pay for it."

"The long-term vision includes thousands of new homes, new office space and major public-realm improvements in and around Euston. The intention is to create a single, joined-up interchange serving National Rail, HS2, London Underground and local connections through buses and taxi services. Earlier this year, the government, indirectly through the Crown Estate, took a 50% stake in the future redevelopment of the estate by forming a joint venture with the project lead, Lendlease."

"The Euston Delivery Company (EDC) has now begun the process of appointing an Engineering and Design Partner, which will lead much of the technical design and coordination work for the multi-billion-pound scheme. The partner will be expected to take on a lead-designer role across the entire campus, spanning high-speed rail infrastructure, upgrades to the existing mainline concourse, Underground interchange works and integration with future commercial development."

Euston station and the surrounding area are planned for comprehensive redevelopment, including a rebuilt station, thousands of new homes, office space and upgraded public realm. The scheme aims to create a single interchange linking National Rail, HS2, London Underground and local bus and taxi services. A new Euston Delivery Company (EDC) will oversee the programme while the HS2 station delivery is likely to be delivered through a separate Private Finance Partner. The government, via the Crown Estate, has taken a 50% stake in a joint venture with Lendlease. EDC has issued a tender for an Engineering and Design Partner on a five-year, lead-designer contract worth up to £300 million, and enabling works are already underway.

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