New framework will support the UK’s transition to cleaner energy, with AECOM delivering advisory and technical services across a range of energy sectors
LONDON (May 8, 2025) — AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced its appointment by the UK Government Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) to a major new Professional Services Framework. Under the £250M framework, AECOM will deliver strategic advisory services to support DESNZ’s major work programs transitioning the UK to cleaner energy sources.
AECOM has been appointed to four Lots, the maximum number of Lots permitted to lead, and is supporting on a fifth. Each Lot covers a different sector, with AECOM leading on renewables and infrastructure, heat networks, industrial transformation and emerging technologies including net zero innovation, and supporting on electricity networks.
“Our success across the different sectors of this framework is testament to our ability to provide deep expertise in all areas of the energy transition,” said Richard Whitehead, chief executive for Europe & India at AECOM. “The transition requires a full spectrum of technical capabilities to work together, which is a strength our UK business brings to clients. Building on our long-standing relationship with DESNZ, our teams will deliver advisory and technical expertise to help shape policy and support the critical programs of work that will deliver the UK’s transition to cleaner power.”
The two-year framework, which has an option to extend for a further two years, will support the delivery of DESNZ’s Clean Power 2030 Action Plan that aims to transform the UK’s energy landscape and ensure at least 95 percent of Great Britain’s electricity comes from clean sources by 2030.
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