Canada’s AtkinsRéalis has received a large project management contract in the U.K.

Montreal-based AtkinsRéalis, the rebrand of SNC-Lavalin, has been named the lead provider £780-million U.K. professional services framework. The three-year deal calls for AtkinsRéalis to provide multi-disciplinary services including project and program management, advisory, and design and engineering on Lot 1 of the framework from procurement firm Pagabo as sole provider.

A news release indicates that the deal is worth up to £500 million to the Canadian firm’s business. The agreement will enable  2,000 public sector organizations across England, Wales and Northern Ireland to access AtkinsRéalis’ services via direct award across a range of markets, including: Central and local government, defence, health, transportation, infrastructure, nuclear, power and renewables, and water and environment. 

“Public sector organizations face a multifaceted challenge to maintain service provisions and achieve cost efficiencies while delivering operationally net-zero facilities and sustainable infrastructure for the future,” said Ian Edwards, president and CEO of AtkinsRéalis. “Under this new framework, our focus will continue to be on delivering market-leading solutions while helping to deliver better outcomes for clients and communities.”

The framework has an option to be extended for a fourth year.

AtkinsRéalis has also been appointed to Pagabo’s new £27-million Scotland-specific framework, along with one other provider, over the same time period, the company announced.

AtkinsRéalis has also been appointed to Pagabo’s new £27 million Scotland-specific framework, along with U.K.-based Turner & Townsend, over the same time period.

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