Universal Studios Bedford: Theme park contractors and consultants named
Universal has named 23 companies appointed to support construction of its planned Universal UK resort near Kempston Hardwick.
It has published details of a list of firms which will be working on the initial stages project covering construction, engineering, design, consultancy, archaeology and other specialist services.
The project is expected to generate an estimated £50 billion in economic benefit, according to Universal, with the company also forecasting 20,000 jobs during construction and a further 8,000 direct jobs once the resort is operational.
Companies appointed to support construction are Sir Robert McAlpine, Morgan Sindall Construction & Infrastructure, Mace Consult, Bovis Construction (Europe), Galliford Try Construction, Wates Construction, Wilson James, Winvic Construction, AtkinsRéalis UK, Arcadis Consulting and Mott MacDonald, Gensler Europe, Gillespies, Gleeds, Brindle & Green, Buro Happold, Bluman, Ove Arup & Partners, Oxford Archaeology, Pinsent Masons, PJ Carey Contractors, Rider Levett Bucknall and Ridge and Partners.
Universal says the appointments relate to the construction of the resort, with ‘enabling’ works already under way.
Universal also thanked 11 companies that supported the project during its feasibility and planning stages.
The resort is scheduled to open in 2031.