Preferred bidder announced for 2012 Olympic Games

The Olympic Delivery Authority for the 2012 Olympic Games in London has announced that the CLM consortium has been selected as the preferred bidder for the role of delivery partner. CLM consists of CH2M HILL, Laing O’Rourke and Mace. The delivery partner will support the ODA in project managing the delivery programme for the venues and infrastructure for the 2012 Olympic Games. David Higgins, chief executive of the ODA, said, ‘The winning team pairs the best of British industry with one of the world’s largest engineering firms. The three companies in the consortium have, among them, worked on five previous Olympic and Paralympic Summer and Winter Games and are working on two forthcoming ones, and played key roles on successful UK construction projects — including the delivery of the huge construction programme for Terminal 5 at Heathrow.’ The consortium was selected from four shortlisted bids. Ron Brooks, chief executive of CLM explains, ‘Our team brings together the programme management and environmental track record of CH2M HILL, the construction expertise of Laing O’Rourke and the project-management expertise of Mace. CLM’s single focus is to help the ODA deliver world-class facilities with a legacy to match.’ Olympics Minister Tessa Jowell said, ‘This is another big step forward on the road to 2012. The quality of companies that sought this role is a vote of confidence in the London games, with high profile UK and international businesses wanting to play their part in delivering this extraordinary project. I believe that CLM will be a strong addition to the 2012 team.’ Sebastian Coe, chair of the organising committee, said, ‘This is an important milestone for us. This was about getting the best team in place, and we view CLM as part of our team as we focus on delivering the best-ever Olympic Games and Paralympic Games and on leaving a valuable sporting, cultural and environmental legacy.’



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