Engineering consultancy AtkinsRéalis has been appointed as delivery partner for Network Rail's Wales and Western region under a framework contract valued at up to £9 million over three years, with an option to extend to £15 million over a further two years, according to Insider Media.

The Wales and Western Control Period 7 delivery support services framework covers multi-disciplinary support including commercial management, project management, programme controls, planning and risk management across a network connecting major cities, airports and freight corridors.

During Control Period 7 (2024–2029), Network Rail is investing £5.2 billion across the region to operate, maintain and renew the railway network. AtkinsRéalis will support enhancements and renewals spanning stations, major renewal works and complex capital investment projects, including the MetroWest programme.

Scott Kelley, managing director for complex projects at AtkinsRéalis UK and Ireland, said: "Wales and Western is a region of strategic significance, keeping people and businesses across the south and west of the UK moving. We will draw on our deep expertise in project delivery and programme and commercial management, alongside our specialist SME network, to support Network Rail to improve network performance and long-term resilience."

He added: "This appointment builds on our relationship with Network Rail that stretches back decades, and we look forward to delivering collaboratively through Control Period 7 and beyond."

The framework gives Network Rail access to specialist technical capability and capacity across the full breadth of the region's work portfolio.

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