Atkins' joint venture with Waterman has been re-appointed to a new professional services contract for the West Midlands.

The four-year deal will see Atkins-Waterman partnership deliver multidisciplinary services for Coventry City Council, Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council and Warwickshire County Council.

Features include 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 new deal follows on from the successful delivery of the Ring Road Junction 6 Bridge Deck, Friargate, that improved pedestrian experience from Coventry Railway Station to the city centre. In addition, the contract represents the largest local authority professional services contract win for both Atkins as tier one consultant, and Waterman as a delivery partner.


Jason Pavey, Market Director for Local Transport, Atkins, said: "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, added: "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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