RSK Group has been appointed to seven lots on Scotland Excel’s Framework 1025, strengthening its ability to deliver integrated technical and environmental services to public sector organisations across Scotland.
The appointment, encompassing 18 group businesses, builds on RSK’s eight-year track record on the framework, supporting local authorities and public bodies on infrastructure, environmental and development projects.
RSK Public Sector Director Peter Jackson said: “This appointment reinforces our long-standing commitment to Scotland’s public sector. Through the Scotland Excel Framework, we provide coordinated technical expertise that helps clients respond to environmental, climate and delivery challenges.”
Proven delivery across Scotland
Peter said that, through previous framework commissions, RSK businesses have supported a wide range of projects, including:
- schools and education infrastructure
- housing and regeneration schemes
- transport and wider infrastructure projects.
He said this work has helped clients meet regulatory requirements, manage environmental risk and progress development on complex or constrained sites.
Multidisciplinary support across seven lots
Under Framework 1025, RSK will deliver multidisciplinary services across environmental, engineering and infrastructure disciplines. Delivery will be led by specialist businesses across the group.
- Lot 1 – Roads and Structures Engineering and Technical Consultancy: SCP (lead) and Acies, Ian Farmer Associates, Up and Under and Stephenson Halliday (support)
- Lot 2 – Transportation and Traffic Engineering and Technical Consultancy: SCP (lead) and Stephenson Halliday (support)
- Lot 3 – Environmental Engineering and Technical Consultancy: RSK Environment (lead) and CBEC, Fishtek, Stephenson Halliday, WRc, RSK Air Quality, ADAS, RSK Biocensus, Hydrofix, RSK Acoustics and Nature Positive (support)
- Lot 4 – Land Surveying Engineering and Technical Consultancy: CBEC (support)
- Lot 5 – Drainage and Flooding Engineering and Technical Consultancy: Binnies (lead) and SCP, CBEC, Fishtek and WRc (support)
- Lot 6 – Geoenvironmental and Geotechnical Engineering and Technical Consultancy: RSK Geosciences (lead) and Ian Farmer Associates, Envireauwater and WRc (support)
- Lot 7 – Coastal and Maritime Structures Engineering and Technical Consultancy: Binnies (lead)
Peter added that this structure gives public sector clients access to integrated expertise through a single procurement route, combining local delivery with wider UK capability.
Supporting net zero and resilience
RSK’s work under the framework will include:
- carbon assessment
- environmental impact analysis
- climate adaptation advice.
These services support public bodies in delivering net zero targets and improving resilience to climate risks. Projects may also include nature-based solutions, biodiversity enhancement and resource efficiency measures, depending on client requirements.
Delivering social value
Peter said that, alongside technical delivery, RSK will contribute to social value through:
- university partnerships and engagement
- student placements and graduate opportunities
- STEM outreach
- community initiatives linked to framework projects.