SCAPE has announced the launch of two new Utilities Consultancy Frameworks and the consultants that will deliver up to £1.25 billion of investment across the UK.
Perfect Circle and AtkinsRéalis (with subsidiary support from Arcadis) have been appointed to deliver projects and professional services across England, Wales and Northern Ireland as part of a new £750m framework.
Perfect Circle and Arcadis (with subsidiary support from AtkinsRéalis) have also been appointed to the £500m framework for Scotland – which will be managed and operated by SCAPE Scotland.
Both frameworks have been procured in compliance with the UK’s Utilities Contract Regulations and the Scottish Utilities Contracts Regulations.
Mark Robinson, Group Chief Executive at SCAPE commented:
“The new utilities frameworks have been created to give clients access to a pool of market-leading professional services, while complementing SCAPE’s suite of consultancy, civil engineering and construction frameworks. The chosen delivery partners align with SCAPE’s values of sustainability and social impact – principles that guide every project procured via our frameworks.”
Running for a period of four years, with an option to extend for a further two years, the new Utilities Consultancy Frameworks are aligned to deliver solutions and services across a range of sectors, including ports and harbours, rail and metro, nuclear, aviation, water, renewables, energy (gas and electricity including maintenance), and telecommunications.
SCAPE clients will have access to a suite of professional services including strategic advice, engineering services, design services, project management and quantity surveying.
The direct award frameworks operate a parallel lotting structure, which gives a choice of industry-leading consultants, providing greater certainty for cost and project timelines, as well as enabling clients to quickly leverage commissions and assure earliest possible completion.
The frameworks follow the announcement of SCAPE’s Utilities Works and Services frameworks, which launched in January with the aim of helping utility sector clients futureproof their infrastructure delivery, while responding to their wider sustainability goals.
John Simons, Group Procurement Director at SCAPE said:
“As with all SCAPE’s frameworks, the new utilities consultancy offer operates a direct award model, promoting transparency, agility, and best practice. By not only adhering to industry regulations but continuing to invest in research and development, SCAPE’s goal is to create a robust foundation for successful project delivery now and in the future.”