AtkinsRéalis secures six TfL contracts for London transport upgrades
The firm will provide project management, commercial and risk services under a three-year framework worth potential future work
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Transport for London has appointed AtkinsRéalis to six of seven lots on its new Professional Services Framework (PSF3). The contract allows TfL to procure external support for major transport projects across London, including tube upgrades, bus networks and road infrastructure. The framework runs for three years, with an option to extend for a further year.
AtkinsRéalis will provide services in project management, planning, procurement, risk assessment and quantity surveying. The firm has previously worked with TfL on high-profile projects, including the Piccadilly line fleet replacement, Docklands Light Railway fleet renewal and the Elizabeth line.
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What the contract means for London
PSF3 replaces TfL’s previous professional services framework and will be its primary route for accessing external expertise. AtkinsRéalis managing director Scott Kelley said the framework would help TfL deliver a "safer, greener transport network" while supporting new homes and jobs. The firm is already involved in the DLR extension to Beckton Riverside and Thamesmead.
Other firms appointed to the framework include Mott MacDonald, Arcadis and WSP. Each will provide specialist services for TfL’s investment and renewal programmes. The framework does not guarantee work but allows TfL to commission projects without separate procurement processes.
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Projects linked to the framework
AtkinsRéalis has previously delivered concept and detailed design for Battersea Power Station Underground station. The firm also provided commercial support for signalling upgrades under the Four Lines Modernisation programme. Future projects under PSF3 could include similar upgrades, though specific schemes have not been confirmed.
London has a globally renowned transport network and TfL has ambitious plans to build on this foundation, growing it to unlock new homes and jobs while keeping the city moving.
Scott Kelley, managing director of complex projects at AtkinsRéalis
What happens next
TfL will use the framework to commission projects as needed over the next three years. Residents may see work linked to the framework, such as station improvements or signalling upgrades, though no specific timeline has been published. The framework includes an option to extend for a fourth year, which TfL may exercise if required.
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+What is the Professional Services Framework (PSF3)?
PSF3 is Transport for London’s new three-year contract for procuring external expertise in project management, planning and commercial services. It replaces the previous framework and will be used for major transport upgrades across London, as reported by New Civil Engineer.
+Which firms have been appointed to PSF3?
AtkinsRéalis, Mott MacDonald, Arcadis and WSP have been appointed to the framework. AtkinsRéalis secured six of seven lots, covering project management, risk assessment and quantity surveying, according to Transport for London.
+What projects could this framework support?
The framework could support tube upgrades, bus network improvements and road infrastructure projects. AtkinsRéalis has previously worked on the Piccadilly line fleet replacement and the Elizabeth line, though no specific future projects have been confirmed.
+How long will the framework last?
The framework runs for three years, with an option to extend for a fourth year. Transport for London may use the extension if further external support is needed for its investment programmes, as stated in the contract terms.
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