Construction is to be included in a government review of how European Union procurement legislation is applied which aims to give UK bidders an advantage on public sector contracts. A £1,000 million contract for rolling stock and construction of a depot on the Crossrail project has been delayed as a result of the review. Local economic factors may be taken into account when awarding such contracts in future.
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