Atkins, Amec and Cavendish win support roles to new Wylfa nuclear project for the next three years
Atkins, Amec and Cavendish Nuclear have been appointed by nuclear power plant developer Horizon to provide engineering and technical supoort for its new Wylfa power station project.
The firms will work with Horizon for the next three years providing support with planning, site investigation, engineering, environmental permits, waste management and project management.
Each of the firms already has supply chain partners in tow.
The firms will also provide regulatory licensing and safety case support under a separate contract.
Alan Raymant, Horizon鈥檚 chief operating officer, said that awarding the contracts 鈥渄emonstrated real momentum鈥� in the project.
He added: 鈥淲orking with our new framework suppliers and their supply chains, I鈥檓 confident we will continue to progress our detailed plans as we prepare for our first formal public consultation next year.
鈥淭he signing of these contracts also highlights our commitment to working with UK suppliers where possible.鈥�
Clive White, president of AMEC鈥檚 European clean energy business, said the project was a 鈥渉uge investment in the UK鈥焥 nuclear industry, creating both national and local employment opportunities鈥�.
Chris Ball, managing director of Atkins鈥� nuclear business, said: 鈥淭o be selected as a tier one supplier is testament to the success of Atkins鈥� long standing relationship with Horizon.鈥�
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