Waterman : appointed on ESPO Framework

Waterman Group is pleased to announce that its Infrastructure & Environment team has been awarded a 2-year Framework, with the option of a 2-year extension, as part of the ESPO Framework 664-17 Consultancy Services. This new commission involves the provision of Highways, Transport and Logistics, Environmental and Sustainability consultancy services.

ESPO is a customer-focused, public-sector owned professional buying organisation that provides the public sector with procurement solutions to cut costs, reduce tendering times and receive the best possible value. Their Consultancy Services framework is designed to create a simple and efficient solution for those looking to procure trustworthy advice from pre-approved suppliers. The Framework is compliant with the UK and EU Public Contract Regulations and is available to all public-sector bodies.

The categories for which Waterman will provide advice surrounds (but is not limited to):
• Alternative energy • Archaeology studies • Biodiversity • Carbon foot-printing and reduction • Climate change adaptation and mitigation • Eco-towns • Environmental audits, assessments and appraisals • Environmental initiatives • Environmental legislation • Energy efficiency and targets • Green technologies • Landscape management • Pollution • Sustainability • Demand management • Highways asset management strategies • Impact assessments • Street and traffic management • Transport and transport links • Travel initiatives, schemes and roadshows • Travel plans and planning •

Neil Humphrey, Chief Operating Officer for Waterman's Infrastructure & Environment business, said of the appointment; 'We are delighted to have secured a position on this prestigious framework as we continue to strengthen our public-sector proposition and establish on a more diversified public sector/ private sector offering. ESPO offers a valuable opportunity for the public sector to secure professional consultancy services in a streamlined, value driven environment, and we look forward to working with them over the next 2 years.'

For media enquires please contact:
Susan Nilsson, Director of Communications, Waterman Group, [e-mail], Tel: [phone]

About Waterman Group
Waterman Group is a multidisciplinary consultancy providing sustainable solutions to meet the planning, engineering design and project delivery needs of the property, infrastructure, environment and energy markets. Founded in 1952 and listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1988, Waterman has grown into a leading engineering and environmental consultancy with offices throughout the UK, Australia and Europe. Waterman works with government agencies, local authorities, government-regulated industries and private sector clients to provide innovative, sustainable and economic solutions across a wide spectrum of business activities. The firm has extensive experience in property and buildings, environmental consultancy, power and energy, roads, highways and rail infrastructure, urban and regional planning. Award winning teams provide professional consultancy services throughout the complete life cycle of the asset starting from initial surveys and concept planning, through to design, delivery, project management, supervision and on-going maintenance. See more information on www.watermangroup.com