Crossrail is one of Europe’s largest construction projects: a 118km railway line under development across London and the home counties. As part of the wider Crossrail project, packages of works that are described as “on network works” have been completed or are due for completion in 2019/20.
The signalling and associated civil engineering, telecoms and power packages were awarded by Network Rail to Alstom (previously Signalling Solutions) in 2011.
Abacus has provided commercial management and quantity surveying support to Alstom throughout the delivery of these packages of work on this prestigious project.
The scale
Final accounts on these projects will exceed £100m of signalling works delivered successfully.
The challenge
The signalling brief is to upgrade the existing SSI (Solid State Interlocking) to a CBI (Computer Based Interlocking) technology and to design with consideration for the future ERTMS (European Railway Traffic Management System).
Delivery
Abacus has supported the wider Alstom project team, providing pre and post-contract services in a complex environment.
OUTCOMES
£100m
signalling budget
118km
railway line
13
CIXLs (Computer Based Interlockings)
“Abacus offers a great one-shop service to ensure the contract commercial requirements are satisfied and positive final account and settlement arrangements were agreed. The service always feels supportive and professional and Abacus’ staff integrate well into our project delivery teams. Abacus’ work helps ensure our commercial interests are protected in some very demanding situations.” Project Director – Signalling Solutions
Our work included
Post contract administration
Management of claims and change control
Commercial management of subcontract packages of work
Production of cost and value reconciliation reports and forecasts