Atkins and Waterman retain multi-authority framework contract

Consultants Atkins and Waterman have been reappointed by Coventry City Council, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council and Warwickshire County Council to deliver a range of projects.

The four-year professional services contract will see the partnership will see the partnership carry out work such as principal bridge inspections for Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council and Warwickshire County Council, as well as structural and aesthetics upgrades work on the Swanswell Viaduct refurbishment for Coventry City Council.

The contract follows the delivery of the Ring Road Junction 6 Bridge Deck, Friargate, designed to pedestrian access from Coventry Railway Station to the city centre.

Jason Pavey, market director for Local Transport, Atkins, says: “We are looking forward to continuing our close working relationships with all three local authorities to deliver projects that will benefit the region by improving access to and the quality of transport services. Supporting the transportation agenda in the Midlands will be key to delivering the objectives of the devolution deal and unlocking regional growth.”

Nick Taylor, chief executive of Waterman Group, adds: “We are delighted to have the opportunity to strengthen our strategic partnership with Atkins on the Shared Professional Services Contract for the West Midlands. Waterman plays a big part in helping deliver multi-authority public sector frameworks throughout the UK, and our appointment for another four years here in the West Midlands allows us to build on the success we have achieved to date.”

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