Sellafield hits the road to grow local supply chain
Sellafield Ltd is launching its first ever trade mission to connect its major contractors with Cumbria鈥檚 small businesses.
John Berry, a Sellafield Ltd supply chain manager
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皇冠体育app aim is to get more local SMEs involved in Sellafield鈥檚 拢2bn a year decommissioning programme.
皇冠体育app first mission will take place on Monday, July 16 in Allerdale and Copeland.
It aims to take in 6 companies. SMEs are being urged to volunteer to be one of the destinations.
Similar events are also being arranged for Carlisle, Barrow, Penrith and South Lakes, and Warrington.
John Berry, Sellafield Ltd supply chain manager, said:
We want to make sure as many companies as possible, regardless of size or sector, benefit from the unique opportunities in the Sellafield clean-up programme.
Our trade missions are a chance for businesses to get their foot in the door of the multi-billion pound nuclear decommissioning market.
皇冠体育app unqiue twist here is that rather than those companies coming to us and our contractors, we are going to them.
皇冠体育appy鈥檒l be able to show us around their premises, demonstrate their capabilities and talk direct to the people who manage these multi-million pound frameworks and contracts.
Emma-Jayne Gooch, Sellafield Ltd鈥檚 head of supply chain and innovation said:
This is a really great way for us to showcase the excellence in our SME community.
We鈥檙e also keen to dispel the myth that our tier two contractors are only looking to procure construction and engineering services.
In reality, they buy a full range of professional and ancillary services like training, hotel rooms, stationery 鈥� you name it!
We鈥檙e delighted our tier two partners are supporting this; it鈥檚 clear they share our passion for showcasing the brilliance of our local SMEs.
Businesses in Allerdale or Copeland wishing to express an interest in hosting a visit should email: [email protected] before July 6.