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• Firstco

  Firstco, 5th Floor South, 33 Cavendish Square, London, W1G 0PW, +44 (0)20 7034 0833

  Founded in 1998, Firstco are control and communication systems engineers, specialising in the transportation sector.  Working predominately in airports, railways and intermodal operations our clients include infrastructure owners, operators, engineering consultancies, construction contractors and systems solution providers. Our experience includes the technologies and solutions commonly grouped as Communications, Security, Operational and Control & Monitoring systems, and often referred to as IT, ICT, SAS or ELV systems.

  Based in London, we now employ over 80 staff and work extensively across the UK. We have grown into an international consultancy and system integrator with projects in Europe, Middle East and Africa, and we are currently exploring expansion into Asia and America.

  As systems engineers we work throughout the asset lifecycle; consulting, delivering and supporting the growing number of technologies used to automate operational people and process.

  Working from strategy to operations, Firstco specify, design, deliver, commission, integrate, trial, transition, support and maintain systems. We also specialise in stakeholder, interface, requirements and assurance management which are an increasingly complex and critical part of any infrastructure programme.

  By remaining product-independent, we can help our customers to select the right solutions then ensure that they are configured to achieve effective and efficient operations. Our Technical Innovation Group work with emerging technologies and solution/product suppliers to identify opportunities and business benefits for introducing new solutions into high integrity environments.

  Airport Technologies

  A modern airport will have more than 150 systems with constantly developing and converging technologies, which are critical to safety, security and operation. In the world of ‘big data’, airport operators require increasing interoperability to efficiently manage their sites, and their stakeholders, regulators and passengers expect and demand easy access to a greater level of real-time data. However, with increasing global security issues and the advent of cyber threats, the need for secure, robust and resilient solutions has never been greater.

  As existing airports continue to expand and new airports are constructed, it is imperative that the technology systems are considered from the outset and delivered as an integral part of the overall programme. The prerequisites and interfaces with the architecture, civil engineering, baggage and M&E solutions must be managed throughout to avoid costly delays at the point when the project hands over into the live operational environment.

  Firstco’s broad experience over all these technologies, and throughout the entire asset lifecycle allows for a Value Assured Engineering approach to oversee the end-to-end solution, engaging the right specialist contractors at the right time in the process, to ensure quality on-time, on-budget delivery.

  Firstco’s Aviation Experience

  Firstco have worked at London Heathrow Airport for 20 years and have been involved throughout the major airport development programmes and in day-to-day operations.

  Development programmes include:

  •       Terminal 2 and Eastern Campus – Information and Control Systems (ICS)

  -       ICS Design Leadership – strategy, scope, requirements, concept

  -       ICS Scheme Design – Master Systems Integrator

  -       DMI (Design, Manage, Integrate) – ICS technical assurance through delivery

  •       Terminal 5

  -       T5 Rail & Tunnels Guidance Team – design & commissioning leadership

  -       T5 Rail & Tunnels Comms and Controls – design, delivery and integration

  -       Airside Road Tunnel – control systems design and project management

  -       Energy Centre and Control Tower – commissioning management

  •       Heathrow Express

  -       Station systems, original design and build, into operation

  -       Extension of systems to Terminal 5 subsurface station and tunnels      -    Support and maintenance for 15 years

  Engineering and operational solutions include:

  Firstco are framework suppliers for SCADA across the airport

  •       HEART – utilities control and monitoring

  •       Heathrow Pods – automated people movers

  •       APOC – airport centralised command and control facility

  •       FAMS – centralised fire alarm monitoring across all terminals

  •       Campus-wide metering and energy management

  •       Baggage Handling Systems (BHS)

  Support and maintenance of Heathrow’s systems, including:

  •       Heathrow Rail

  •       Heathrow Pods

  •       FAMS

  EMS

  In addition to our work at London Heathrow Airport, Firstco have worked on UK aviation projects including:

  •       Gatwick Airport – North Terminal redevelopment, Pier 3 expansion options, airfield utilities control & monitoringManchester Airports Group – London Stansted Airport Tracked Transit System (TTS) / Automated People Mover (APM) control system, utilities monitoring

  •       Birmingham Airport – Airport Operation Systems specifications

  Middle East airports including:

  •       UAE – Dubai International, Dubai World Central and Abu Dhabi International

  •       Oman – Muscat International and Salalah airports

  •       Qatar – New Doha International Airport

  •       Saudi Arabia – Jeddah, Madinah and Riyadh airports

  •      Other GCC – Kuwait and Bahrain airports

   

   

• Frazer Nash Consultancy Ltd

  Hill Park South, Springfield Drive, Leatherhead, KT22 7LH, +44 333 015 4597

  Frazer-Nash is a leading systems, engineering and technology company. We help organisations deliver innovative engineering and technology solutions to make lives safe, secure, sustainable, and affordable.

  Our work helps deliver a safe and secure world, where natural resources are conserved and clean energy is available to all. We focus on actions to reduce climate change; supporting rapid and far-reaching transformations in the delivery of energy, security, industry, and transport.

  At the heart of our business are a set of self-defined core values. These are part of our DNA and we are committed to upholding them throughout our work.

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• Fujitsu

  7th Floor, The Lantern, 75 Hampstead Rd, London, NW1 2PL, +44 843 354 5555

  Fujitsu is a leading global technology company focusing on business-to-business (B2B) solutions. Fujitsu's commitment to innovation/services and its proven track record in delivering impactful solutions make it the ideal partner for aviation industry seeking to navigate the complexities of the digital era and shape the future of flight.

  Established in 1935 and headquarter in Kawasaki, Japan Fujitsu is renowned as one of the largest service providers, offering a comprehensive range of technology products, solutions, and services. With a declared purpose of ‘making the world more sustainable by building trust in society through innovation’ Fujitsu’s portfolio supports a large array of business problems and solutions in the dynamic landscape of the technology industry. Fujitsu, empowers aviation organisations to thrive in the digital age. Fujitsu, a global technology leader, empowers aviation organisations to thrive in the digital age. By converging cutting-edge technologies like 5G/6G, Quantum Computing, and AI, Fujitsu delivers transformative solutions that enhance operational efficiency, elevate passenger experiences, and strengthen security. With deep industry expertise and a comprehensive suite of capabilities, Fujitsu's Aviation team acts as an end-to-end partner. From strategic consulting and cybersecurity to network design and systems integration, Fujitsu guides clients through their digital transformation journey. By leveraging Fujitsu's expertise, aviation organizations can optimize processes, unlock new possibilities, and achieve sustainable growth.

  By leveraging Fujitsu's expertise to increase digital posture, aviation organizations can optimize processes, unlock new possibilities, and achieve sustainable growth. The Aviation team acts as an end-to-end partner. From strategic consulting and cybersecurity to network design and systems integration, Fujitsu guides clients through their digital transformation journey. By leveraging Fujitsu's expertise, aviation organizations can optimize processes, unlock new possibilities, and achieve sustainable growth.

• Grine Technologies Ltd

  86-90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE, +44 (0)7500 537391

  Grine Technologies Ltd is a London-based innovation hub dedicated to deploying high-specification technological solutions across the UK's critical infrastructure. Founded and led by Lamia Grine, with a background in Tier-1 engine.ering, the firm bridges the gap between digital innovation and physical estate management.

  Our flagship brand, GT Power, exemplifies this mission within the aviation sector amongst other sectors. We provide a sleek, loT-integrated portable power network designed to enhance passenger mobility and airport operational flow. By eliminating "wall-hugging" and battery anxiety, we support the digital-first passenger journey, driving dwell-time value and improving ASQ scores for major transport hubs.

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• HDR

  240 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NW, +44 (0)20 7429 3333

  Founded over a century ago, HDR is a 100% employee-owned, global professional services firm specialising in architecture, engineering, environmental and construction services. Our success in built and natural environments continues as we collaborate to solve our clients' and communities' most complex challenges. We provide aviation-related services for nearly every project type, from the earliest site selection and planning stages through final design and construction management.    Our expertise includes:  Airside: runway and taxiway design, stormwater management, lighting, apron development and more Landside: traffic planning, parking, complex structure design and passenger access Architecture and building engineering: including terminals, hangars and maintenance facilities

• iCAD Holdings Limited

  2nd Floor Berkeley Square House, Berkeley Square, Mayfair, W1J 6BD, +44 (0)7402 694445

  ICAD is a Global Technology Corporation. It is an engineering solutions provider specializing in aviation and critical infrastructure. Operating from KSA & UK & subsidiaries in UAE and India, ICAD delivers end-to-end Airport EPC Projects & services across Master System Integration (MSI), airport operational systems, ICT, security, and smart infrastructure.

  The company has a strong track record in executing complex airport and government projects, supported by strategic technology partnerships and multidisciplinary engineering expertise. Its capabilities span design, integration, testing, commissioning, and lifecycle support.

  ICAD enables clients to achieve operational efficiency, scalability, and digitally enabled environments across both greenfield and brownfield developments, positioning itself as a trusted partner for mission-critical programs

• Jacobs UK Ltd

  Cotton Centre, Cottons Lane, London, SE1 2QG, +44 (0) 203 980 2598

  Jacobs is a global multi-disciplinary solutions provider, helping our clients succeed drives our business. To meet their challenges, we have to understand their industry and their objectives. Over the years, our partnerships have helped us develop a wide range of technical expertise to better serve a variety of clients in multiple industries. Combined with the resources of a global network, our extensive project experience leads to better, more economical solutions. Jacobs U.K. Limited is a private limited company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., a public limited company which is trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:J).

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• Kier

  2nd Floor Optimum House, Clippers Quay, Salford, M50 3XP, 07920 152472

  Kier’s purpose is to sustainably deliver infrastructure which is vital to the UK. We are a leading provider of infrastructure services, construction and property developments and committed to delivering for communities and leaving lasting legacies through our work.

  At the core of our project delivery is technical excellence, utilising the latest building methods, innovations and technology to ensure we offer the best value for our clients.

  Kier launched sustainability framework, focused on two key components; environmental sustainability and social sustainability and this approach aims to safeguard three vital features; a resilient environment, a resilient community and a resilient balance sheet.

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• Kognitive-uk Limited

  11 Riverside, Riverside Park, Farnham, GU9 7UG, +44 (0)7392 095827

  Kognitive is a specialised consultancy driving digital transformation in aviation and infrastructure through advanced estimation, planning and programme management solutions.  Leveraging platforms like Sterling Estimation, Kognitive supports UK airports including Luton, Birmingham, and Manchester and Internationally on Fraport, Changi, STH and Athens capital programme development, 5D BIM integration, and tender management.  The company delivers strategic advisory services, enabling clients to improve cost certainty, transparency, and operational efficiency.  With a focus on innovation, ethical governance, and collaboration, Kognitive sits on three BSI standard setting committees, is an RICS tech Partner and adds measurable economic value through UK-based consulting, technology deployment, across the aviation sector.

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• L.B. Foster

  6 The Midway, Nottingham, NG7 2TS, +44 (0)7741 142940

  At LB Foster, we take pride in designing, building, and maintaining all our products right here in Nottingham. Our expertise lies predominantly in the Rail and Air market sectors, where our screens are not only robust and IP65-rated, but also ASIAD Compliant. Despite their durability, our displays maintain a sleek and modern aesthetic that enhances any environment.

  Introducing Inform, our versatile range of passenger information screens. From sleek wall-mounted digital posters to fully mobile, battery-powered interactive totems and comprehensive Welcome/Help Points, we design with the passenger in mind. Our goal is to provide timely, accurate information wherever passengers need it, enabling them to make informed travel decisions—be it by Air, Rail, Light Rail, Bus, Ferry, Taxi, or even on foot. With our fully interactive screens, passengers can quickly access essential information in an easy-to-understand and engaging format.

  Inform Media, our award winning software brings you two modes of operation, Passive mode, you the customer has control to effortlessly display crucial information to passengers, including:– Posters, Infographic’s, Videos, British Sign Language (BSL), Engineering works, CIS Departures. Interactive Mode, were Inform Media comes into its own, empowering passengers to independently access journey information with ease, such as plan a journey, next train to, bus/tram info, or walking directions, find out information about the station and/or local amenities plus so much more. Choose Inform Media to provide a seamless and engaging passenger experience that’s second to none.

  Pioneering Inclusivity: LB Foster was the first company to integrate British Sign Language into Rail travel information, ensuring that d/Deaf passengers receive the same critical updates—like platform changes, delays, and cancellations—in Sign Language. Our innovative approach doesn't stop there; Screen Flip Mode to bring the top of the screen to the bottom for people in wheelchairs, contrast mode for some visual impairments and multi-languages, for people whose first language isn’t English.

  On the Cutting Edge: Our commitment to innovation continues with groundbreaking projects aimed at empowering passengers. We provide solutions that not only facilitate self-help but also connect passengers with the right personnel via call and video links, offering the information they need and boosting their confidence in their journeys.

  Experience the difference with LB Foster—where innovation meets information to elevate every passenger’s journey.

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• Lindner Prater Ltd

  Unit14 Perrywood Business Park, Honeycrock Lane, Salfords, RH1 5JQ, +44 (0)1737 772331

  Lindner Prater is the UK's leading complete building envelope specialist and the only contractor of its kind to focus solely on the UK market.

  Founded in 1950, our business has unrivalled expertise across all sectors within the Building industry, specialising in numerous disciplines: rain screen and rendered façade systems, composite cladding, curtain walling, single ply, metal roofing systems, structural waterproofing and off-site prefabricated solutions.

  With a wealth of experience in the Aviation Sector, Prater's projects include envelopes works at  Stansted's terminal, Gatwick Pier 6 & North Terminal Extension, Heathrow T2A, T2B and T4, Manchester Airport Pier 1 & Link Bridge + Terminal 2 Extension and London City Airport Redevelopment

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• Mima

  Second Home Spitalfields, 68-80 Hanbury Street, London, E1 5JL, +44 (0)20 7593 2900

  Mima have over 40 years’ experience in solving problems through understanding how people think and behave.  We use these insights in the design process to make usable and accessible spaces, services, and products - physically, operationally and digitally.  We bring together a mix of complementary disciplines, including human factors and ergonomics, service design, wayfinding and information design, interior design and accessibility and inclusive design. 

   

  Our work with airports covers four main areas:

  Creating a Passenger Experience Strategy & Vision - helping airports to define the future experience and building a strategy for how they are going to make it happen. Wayfinding - a crucial component of passenger experience is finding your way through, often large buildings, with a time-critical mission. We help build wayfinding strategies and then design across signage and digital products. Accessibility - make air travel open to all through making the infrastructure more accessible but also delivering better assistance / PRM services and improving staff interaction with passengers. We work with lived experience user groups to help airports better understand the needs of disabled passengers. Customer Centric Operations - how to build a back-of-house operation that delivers for the passengers. We help airports rethink their operations, usually around developing an APOC, but address technology, organisational design and culture change. A key component to this is also building a better employee experience.

   

   

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• Morgan Sindall Infrastructure

  Cooper House, Redgrave Close, Coventry, CV2 2UU, 0330 440 9950

  Our Story

  Morgan Sindall Infrastructure delivers some of the UK’s most complex and critical infrastructure across seven core sectors of energy, defence, water, nuclear, highways, rail and aviation for public and private customers.

  Working on projects and long-term frameworks, we believe in connecting people, places and communities through innovative and responsible infrastructure.  

  Through our expertise, we harness innovative ideas and approaches that enable us to safely and responsibly design and deliver resilient infrastructure.  

  Morgan Sindall Infrastructure is part of Morgan Sindall Group plc, the Partnerships, Fit Out and Construction Services Group with annual revenue of £5bn.   

   

  What we do

  Since 2001, when we became part of Morgan Sindall Group plc we have grown organically, using our engineering expertise and long-term relationships to deliver safe, innovative and responsible infrastructure for public and private sector customers.

   

  Our Work Our teams deliver infrastructure design and build services across seven core sectors, connecting England, Scotland, and Wales.  

  We believe in going the extra mile and providing exceptional customer service. Whether it’s thinking creatively to find better ways to enhance our delivery or always acting as an inclusive and responsible business, we encourage our teams to challenge the status quo and develop ideas that drive innovation, sustainability, and quality.Our project portfolio demonstrates infrastructure delivery across multiple sectors. From rail extensions to nuclear infrastructure, we deliver complex schemes for major UK clients.

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• Mott MacDonald Ltd

  30 Wellesley Road, CROYDON, CR0 2AD, +44 (0)20 8774 2000

  Mott MacDonald is one of the world’s most experienced aviation consultancies, providing global expertise for over 40 years. With over 16,000 staff, we have principal offices in 50 countries and projects in 140. We have provided project finance, technical, business planning and transaction advice for >$75 billion of airport assets in over 100 countries. Our truly global project portfolio includes Heathrow, Gatwick, St. Petersburg, Istanbul, Cyprus, Cairo, Cape Town, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, Delhi, Mumbai, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sydney, Los Angeles, Vancouver, Toronto, New York, Costa Rica, Columbia and Ecuador.

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• PDS Infrastructure Systems

  Derby Office (HQ) Olympus House, Stephenson's Way Wyvern Business Park, Derby, DE21 6LY, +44 (0)1332 280195

  PDS Infrastructure Systems deliver and support a comprehensive package of airport services and solutions including high integrity Infrastructure Control Systems with SCADA installations, specialist engineering support including surveys and consultation, packages ranging from individual components to fully integrated turnkey solutions.  With 35 years of experience in the UK transport industry and a 25-year relationship with Heathrow Airport, PDS Infrastructure Systems have experience in lighting and ventilation control, traffic control and monitoring, CCTV, Radar, PA Systems, Airfield & Terminal Security, UPS, Power Monitoring and Runway Condition Monitoring Systems.  We also have a key role in Heathrow's (HEART) Heathrow Airport Remote Telemetry system which monitors and controls airport infrastructure.

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• Pearson Consult Ltd

  31 Middleton Road, Lichfield, WS14 9NB, +44(0) 7813 946 046

  We are a vertical and horizontal transportation system (VHTS) consultants and provide advice on all aspects from: master planning; detailed planning; PAX flows and lift traffic analysis; specifications; tender documentation and analysis and site attendances from initial site meetings through witness testing/defect inspection to handover.

  We designed the VHTS for a complete terminal with a flow of 8,500 PAX per hour and two large airport multi-storey car parks.

  We have carried out surveys of all the VHTS equipment in complete large international airport and provide VHTS maintenance contract support for a complete large airport.

   

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• Ricardo

  Shoreham Technical Centre, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5FG, +44 7968707693

  Ricardo is a global consultancy, delivering strategic, environmental and engineering solutions that are at the intersection of transport, energy and global climate agendas.

  Ricardo has been working with the aviation sector for more than 30 years to support them to understand and reduce their environmental impacts. We are proud that our clients include many UK and international airports, airlines, airside operators, concessionaires and aircraft manufacturers. This experience means we have an in-depth understanding of the challenges faced by the sector and how organisations are approaching them.

  We have expert teams focused on sustainability, net zero strategy development, waste management, sustainable transport, air quality and carbon emissions reduction, water and biodiversity management, sustainable procurement, engineering solutions and energy efficiency. This expertise, coupled with our aviation industry knowledge and policy insight, ensures we provide our clients with impartial strategic and practical support to accelerate and optimise their sustainability journeys.

  We support clients across the value chain, from strategy development to implementation and reporting. We provide robust evidence and advice to inform decision making, and help to build business resilience to future climate, market and reputational pressures.  We accelerate progress and efficiency as our clients improve the sustainability of their operations, services, products and investments.

  Our consultants also work with policy makers giving them unique insight into the policy landscape. We have worked with the European Commission on the European Green Deal, Fit for 55 and ReFuelEU, including running the EU Sustainable Aviation Clearing House. Our teams of engineers are designing the next generation low carbon propulsion systems for aircraft engine OEMs and airframe manufacturers.

  Ricardo plays a key role in improving the sustainability of the aviation sector. Our experts sit on the UK Jet Zero Council and are accelerating the uptake of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) with our leading role in running the SAF clearing houses in the UK and Europe. We are active members of the UK Airport Operators Association Sustainability Working Group and members of the British Aviation Group. We work closely with UK Sustainable Aviation on environmental issues and have been working with the UK Civil Aviation Authority to build their capacity in understanding the impacts of working with hydrogen. We are also designing the aircraft propulsion systems of the future, working with Cranfield Aerospace and Pratt & Whitney designing their next generation engines.

  Please get in touch to discuss how we can help you to achieve your sustainability goals.

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• RPP Architects Ltd

  155/157, DONEGALL PASS, BELFAST, BT7 1DT, 028 9024 5777

  RPP is a creative team of architects and designers with over 40 years’ experience delivering distinctive, sustainable buildings and interiors across Northern Ireland and beyond. From homes to civic landmarks, we combine creativity and practicality to bring client aspirations to life. Our core service is architectural consultancy, supported by specialist teams in interior design, BIM, project managements, and Passive House. We use OpenBIM workflows, offer immersive 3d visualisations, with qualified architects to lead projects. Our design approach is detail-driven, collaborative, and environmentally responsible, transforming ideas into memorable spaces.

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• Scott Brownrigg

  77 Endell Street, London, WC2H 9DZ, +44 (0)300 373 1282

  We are a global design leader ranked in the UK Top 20 and within the Global Top 100 architectural practice.  

  Highly experienced in the masterplanning, design and delivery of aviation schemes including Istanbul Airport and Medina Airport, Bandaranaike Airport, a large number of airports throughout the Middle East and Africa and a portfolio of work with Gatwick and Heathrow Airports. We are currently designing an alternative option for Heathrow Terminal 6 - Heathrow West. 

   We undertake projects across all major sectors from aviation, transport and infrastructure, business space, education, residential and mixed use through to advanced technologies, hospitality, film and media, culture, defence and security.  With studios across the UK in London, Edinburgh, Guildford and Cardiff and international studios in New York, Singapore, Amsterdam and Riyadh, we have a Vision to transform the industry and enrich lives through the built environment to create a better world. 

   

   

   

• Sidara

  150 Holborn, London, EC1N 2NS, +44 (0)7739 953 029

  Sidara are a global leader in providing design, planning, engineering, and project management services across various sectors, including energy, buildings, cities, transportation, civil engineering, infrastructure, water, and the environment. Sidara is at the forefront of airport planning, design, and delivery, with a proven track record of completing aviation projects in over 300 airports worldwide, ranging from major international hubs to specialised support facilities and adapting to a diverse range of local conditions.

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