Amec FW and Interserve win Sellafield reprocessing contract

A joint venture between Amec Foster Wheeler and Interserve has won a framework contract to work on the nuclear reprocessing plants and facilities at Sellafield in Cumbria, worth up to £160m over four years for the pair.

The OneAIM JV will carry out engineering support services for asset care and maintenance and is designed to produce greater cost-efficiencies for Sellafield Limited, the company responsible for reprocessing, decommissioning and nuclear waste management.

Clive White, president of Amec's clean energy business, said: "Winning the operations site works framework reflects our strategy to extend the range of services we provide to Sellafield Limited.

"We welcome the opportunity of taking a greater role in the full project lifecycle, focusing on delivering safe, efficient and predictable outcomes and supporting Sellafield Limited in its cost efficiency objectives, while also having a positive social impact on communities, skills and growth in Cumbria.

Interserve's Guy Bruce said: "Having worked in the nuclear sector for more than 65 years, we're extremely well equipped to deal with the challenges that operating in such an environment presents. Our team of experts carry out their day-to-day responsibilities with the level of precision and care required at a reprocessing plant, using their skills and knowledge to manage customer projects in a safe and efficient way. "