Mott MacDonald and WSP to continue helping shape the future of UK’s roads

Mott MacDonald in partnership with WSP, has been appointed to the Specialist Professional and Technical Services 3 (SPaTS3) Framework, commissioned by National Highways. The new six-year framework, with an estimated value of up to £495M will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the UK’s strategic road network.

This appointment, with WSP as lead contracting party, marks the continuation of a strong and successful collaboration between the two companies, built through SPaTS2 and earlier frameworks. SPaTS3 is the latest evolution of National Highways’ long-running engineering advice services framework, designed to provide expert support across 26 specialist workstreams, including geotechnical and pavement engineering, asset management, intelligent transport systems, environmental services and strategic planning.

Since 2006, Mott MacDonald and WSP have delivered specialist advice and research services to National Highways, including key initiatives such as its Net Zero Plan.

Graeme Smith, managing director for transport and mobility solutions, UK & Europe at Mott MacDonald, said: “Our long-standing relationship with National Highways has delivered multiple benefits to UK road users. Our appointment to SPaTS3 reflects the depth of expertise and technical leadership we bring, and builds on the strength of our partnership with WSP. We’re excited to help shape the future of the UK’s road infrastructure - delivering innovation, resilience and value for the travelling public.”