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EDF Energy to hold new nuclear supplier days in Somerset and Suffolk EDF Energy is to host a regional supply chain events entitled "New Nuclear Opportunities" to highlight the company's plans to invest in a new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point in Somerset and the role that Somerset businesses could have in helping deliver the project. The event will take place at The Exchange, Bridgwater on 6 July. A second event will take plave in Wodbridge, Suffolk, on 8 July, to inform local companies about opportunities at the Sizewell site. EDF Energy said that procurement for EDF Energy's UK new build programme is already underway and is expected to lead to the tendering of about 150 contracts worth many billions of pounds. The company said the aim of the events is to ensure that local businesses are aware of the opportunities that EDF Energy's investment plans will create. The event will also provide information about the EDF Energy procurement process, and give potential suppliers more details about new business structures, and the work packages which will be available for bids. Alan Cumming, EDF Energy's Deputy Director of Procurement, Construction & Project controls for Nuclear New Build said: "It has been 20 years since a new nuclear plant was built in this country. Our project creates an opportunity to reinvigorate the expertise and capability in the UK. "This is a long-term project and the opportunities are likely to be equally long term for those companies who take advantage of them. "We expect to have several thousand people working onsite during the construction phase. There's a whole range of contracts for services and supplies which will need to be awarded. Many of these do not relate to the nuclear element of the project. "There is however, still a big challenge for the supply chain to gear up to be ready for these opportunities. "Working on a nuclear site requires particular levels of expertise, competency and quality control. Even for companies supplying non-nuclear equipment or skills, the fact that they are working on a nuclear site means special arrangements apply." "These skills and competencies already exist in the UK but the object of our Supplier's Forums is to help local companies better understand the necessary standards involved. That way they can start planning in certain key areas like training and resourcing, Quality Assurance, and in developing relevant experience and partnerships." Companies attending the forum will hear from nuclear industry experts and practitioners to find out more about the procurement process, as well as the health and safety, Quality Assurance, codes and standards that the work will entail. The forum should help supplier companies detail their forward investment plans. Companies wishing to take part in the meetings, or follow-on events can register their interest now. Source: Utility Week © Faversham House Group Ltd 2010. News articles may be copied or forwarded
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