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As part of the procurement strategy for Sizewell C, EDF Energy has partnered with Suffolk Chamber of Commerce to identify and support local businesses that want to become part of the supply chain. The Chamber will post news items onto this page to ensure that all interested parties are kept up to date with any new-build developments that could be of interest.

South West contracts for Hinkley Point C top £1.3bn

8th August 2018
New figures released by the Government show that companies in the South West have now won contracts worth more than £1.3 billion for the Hinkley Point C...
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UK funding spurs advanced reactor R&D but application outlook needed

2nd August 2018
New funding measures for advanced reactor research and manufacturing will help the UK retain and grow its nuclear expertise and signals support for a widening...
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Government publishes their revised National Planning Policy Framework

26th July 2018
24th July 2018. The revised National Planning Policy Framework , published on the 24th July 2018 sets out government's planning policies for England and how...
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Suffolk business asked to identify the barriers to bidding

4th July 2018
Suffolk-based businesses are being encouraged to share their experiences of - and views on - bidding for public sector contracts. If the public sector is...
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Suffolk Chamber event: key speech from EDF Energy CEO and local manifestos launched

2nd July 2018
Over 120 leading local business people who attended Suffolk Chamber of Commerce’s latest networking event  (29 June) were given important up-to-date...
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Taishan 1 – worlds first EPR connected to the grid

2nd July 2018
On the 29 June at 17:59 local time, Taishan 1 reactor located in China became the first EPR (European Pressurised Reactor) reactor in the world to be...
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EDF Energy’s response to the Governement’s Nuclear Sector Deal

2nd July 2018
An EDF Energy spokesperson said: “Today’s announcement recognises the vital role nuclear plays in the UK as part of a low carbon energy mix and as a...
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New Deal with industry to secure UK civil nuclear future and drive down cost of energy for customers

2nd July 2018
Business and Energy Secretary Greg Clark announces a Sector Deal with the Nuclear Sector. new £200 million Nuclear Sector Deal to secure the UK’s...
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Community engagement is key as proposals for Sizewell C take shape

25th June 2018
The Sizewell C Team has been busy attending annual parish council meetings and workshops, as well as giving presentations and ensuring a presense at key...
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EDF Energy recognises Inspiring young people

25th June 2018
The Sizewell C project sponsored Young Person of the Year at the 2018 Inspire Suffolk Awards held in Ipswich recently. As always witht his event, there...
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