Bilfinger Europa wins £5m entertainment complex contract
LEEDS’ Bilfinger Europa has won a contract worth over £5m at a leisure and entertainment complex.
The three year deal contracts Bilfinger to manage the facilities management at the £150m Resorts World Birmingham, a development from Genting UK, at the National Exhibition Centre campus, Resorts World is scheduled to open in summer 2015.
The 538,000 sq. ft. complex comprises an outlet shopping centre with 50 units, a hotel with 178 four-star bedrooms plus several five-star suites and an Asian-themed spa. In addition there will be a 12 restaurants and bars, an 11-screen IMAX cinema, a casino and a multi-use banqueting and conference centre – all under one roof.
Steve Myers, managing director Development for Genting UK commented: “A robust tender and evaluation process, managed by Realm on behalf of Genting UK, was undertaken as this is a vital component in ensuring all of our guests receive a first class experience when they visit.
“During that process Bilfinger Europa demonstrated an excellent track record in delivering high quality facilities services in guest focussed retail and leisure environments.
“We look forward to working with them at Resorts World Birmingham.”
Greig Brown, Bilfinger Europa chief executive, said: “We are delighted to have been chosen as the partner of choice for such a prestigious development. We look forward to being part of the future success at Resorts World Birmingham.”
