The contract has a potential value in excess of £250m and a four year duration.

A significant proportion of the work within the framework will be carried out close to or over live Network Rail and London Underground assets, including civil structures, underpinning, reinforced concrete structures, service tunnels and shafts, as well as the diversion and protection of existing gas, electricity, telecoms, waterand sewerage utilities on the central section of the Crossrail route.

Andrew Wyllie, chief executive said: “We are delighted to have been selected to the advance works framework for this important infrastructure project, reinforcing the success of our 'Being Number One' strategy.”