PRESS LINE (For use if asked)
HONG KONG: AIRPORT SITE PREPARATION CONTRACT
- We welcome the decision of the Provisional Airport
Authority of Hong Kong to issue a letter of intent to a
consortium, including Costain Civil Engineering Limited, for
the Hong Kong Airport Site Preparation Contract.
The tender price of HK$9.041bn was the lowest of the
tenders submitted in the final round.
- This success shows again that British companies can
succeed against fierce international competition.
(Defensive)
Q1.
Has the British Government influenced in any way the
PAA's decision?
Al. No. this was a decision solely by the PAA. The
British Government played no part in the decision. We are satisfied that the tender arrangements were strictly fair.
Q2.
Was the British Government given advance warning of the
decision?
A2.
No.
Q3. Which are the other members of the winning consortium?
A3.
Nishimatsu Construction Co Ltd of Japan.
Morrison Knudson Corporation, of the United States.
China Harbour Engineering Co Ltd, of China.
Ballast Nedam BV, of the Netherlands.
Jan De Nul NV, of Belgium.
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