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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.

EDF Energy’s CEO Simone Rossi, has announced that a third round of public consultation for a new nuclear power station at Sizewell will begin in January 2019

18th October 2018
Mr Rossi said a planning application for Sizewell C could be submitted in 2020 and that the ideal time for construction to begin would be at the end of...
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Sizewell C on the look-out for first apprentices

16th October 2018
Sizewell C has launched a recruitment campaign to find its first apprentices in quantity surveying, project controls and civil engineering. The...
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Collaborative new joint venture to deliver engineering and support services works at Hinkley Point C

8th October 2018
Today (September 27th), representatives from Altrad, Balfour Beatty Bailey, Cavendish Nuclear and Doosan Babcock joined forces to officially form the MEH...
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Suffolk Chamber statement: the future of the Upper Orwell Crossing project

2nd October 2018
John Dugmore, chief executive: “Suffolk Chamber of Commerce remains a positive supporter of the Upper Orwell Crossings project as it would improve the...
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Workshops launched to help Suffolk businesses win more public sector procurement opportunities

26th September 2018
Suffolk businesses are being urged to attend one of six workshops aimed at helping them better understand public sector procurement procedures and so...
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Initiative launched to help improve public sector procurement opportunities

24th September 2018
The Suffolk Growth Programme Board (SGPB), working on behalf of the public sector in the county, has announced it is making excellent headway with a review of...
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Suffolk business groups agree on closer working arrangements

3rd September 2018
Two of Suffolk’s leading business bodies have agreed on a closer working arrangement to both better benefit their respective members and to add weight to...
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Nuclear Southwest and South West Nuclear Hub’s Annual Conference 2018

20th August 2018
Hinkley Point C is well underway, yet there continue to be huge opportunities for businesses as part of the project and across the nuclear industry. 2018...
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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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