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<p>No, the criteria used to evaluate and award construction contracts for HS2 ltd
are commercially confidential. The Department undertakes due diligence in advance
of the award of contracts. HS2 Ltd carried out additional due diligence and sought
re-assurance of both it and its two partners in the Joint Venture, Kier and Eiffage,
that they remained committed and able to deliver the contracts. Each company's Boards
have both given that assurance and confirmed that they underwrite the performance
of each other in delivering the contract. Following additional checks, HS2 Ltd are
also confident that, even without Carillion, Kier and Eiffage would still be capable
of passing the relevant financial capability and standing tests.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
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