Competition for the controversial Heathrow third runway masterplan

BAA is looking to appoint a team to produce a ‘comprehensive masterplan to examine the potential expansion of Heathrow Airport’ – including a third runway and a new sixth terminal.

A tender notice was issued on behalf of airport owner BAA via the procurement body AirportSmart this week. Released as an open competition, the tender is divided into three lots: masterplan and lead design, civil engineering, and airport facilities planning.

The contract could be awarded to one organisation, or three, a source close to the project said. Among the architects expected to throw their hats into the ring include Foster + Partners, Pascall and Watson, and 3DReid – which has already drawn up masterplans for Glasgow, Edinburgh and Stanstead airports.

Pre-qualification closes for the tender on 27 July. For further information contact john_costigane@baa.com. Seen at The Architect’s Journal.

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Cite: Sebastian Jordana. "Competition for the controversial Heathrow third runway masterplan" 20 Jul 2009. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/29577/contest-launched-for-controversial-heathrow-third-runway-masterplan> ISSN 0719-8884

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