AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. (TSX: ATRL) has been selected as a supplier on a major UK government framework to support the design, delivery, and optimization of major infrastructure and building programs across the built environment, defence, and nuclear sectors over the next four years. The framework, managed by the UK Government Commercial Agency (GCA), is valued at £3.5 billion and provides a direct route for central government departments and public sector bodies to access multidisciplinary services.
Framework Details and Value
The Construction Professional Services 2 framework covers the full lifecycle of public sector projects. AtkinsRéalis has been appointed to seven lots, including general infrastructure, project management, defence, nuclear, and flood risk management. The company estimates its potential share of the work at approximately £340 million, reflecting its strong position in the UK market.
“This framework is a key route for government and public sector bodies to deliver the UK’s most critical infrastructure, defence, nuclear and environmental programs over the coming years,” said Ian L. Edwards, President and CEO of AtkinsRéalis. “The strong position secured by AtkinsRéalis reflects our ability to deliver complex programmes and our depth of experience across multiple sectors, underlining our position as a truly end-to-end engineering services provider.”
Scope of Work and Sectors
AtkinsRéalis will provide integrated solutions through multi-disciplinary services in engineering, design, advisory, and program management. The appointments include Lot 1 (General Infrastructure and Built Environment), Lot 3 (Project Management), Lot 5 (Defence), Lot 8 (Nuclear), and Lots 9a, 9b, and 9c (Flood Risk and Asset Management). The work will support the UK’s defence estate, national security priorities, and nuclear decommissioning programs.
“This appointment comes at a time of sustained investment in UK infrastructure, defence, energy and environmental resilience,” said Chris Ball, President of AtkinsRéalis United Kingdom & Ireland. “We are well positioned across multiple lots to bring our integrated, multi-disciplinary expertise to help clients deliver complex projects at pace, more efficiently, sustainably and safely.”
Company Background and Past Projects
The latest appointment follows AtkinsRéalis’ inclusion on three Crown Commercial Service (now GCA) frameworks covering various services. The company has worked closely with the UK government estate for many years, including programs for the Government Property Agency. In the nuclear sector, AtkinsRéalis has over 25 years of experience, contributing to major projects such as Sizewell C and Hinkley Point C.
“The delivery of critical infrastructure is essential in supporting growth and our UK teams are ready to play a leading role in its modernisation and upgrade across the built environment, nuclear and defence sectors,” Ball added. AtkinsRéalis’ appointment underscores its depth of expertise and ability to deliver complex, end-to-end engineering services across multiple sectors.
