The infrastructure consulting firm has been appointed to Lots 1 and 3 of the Framework, which runs for three years with the option to extend by a further year.

Under Lot 1, AECOM will provide skilled resources to work with Scottish Water commercial teams and provide support for other services which include estimating, audits, technical price review, programme control and independent estimating.

Under Lot 3, specialist services provided will include people development, commissions, consultancy, estimating, audits, technical price reviews, market intelligence and capability support in project and programmes of works.

Doug Munro, head of infrastructure commercial services at AECOM said: “AECOM already works extensively with Scottish Water on a number of frameworks and programmes of work such as the Caledonia Water Alliance. This Commercial Services Framework appointment will further strengthen our relationship and support Scottish Water in keeping its infrastructure network resilient, in the delivery of new water infrastructure and in its mission to provide its customers with quality and value.”