Boccard UK awarded a 4-year contract for Sizewell C

Over the four-year programme, Boccard UK, with the support of Boccard France, will be responsible for the fabrication and pre-assembly of high-integrity stainless-steel tanks for the 3.2GW Sizewell C nuclear power station, currently under construction on the Suffolk coast. These components will be embedded within key reinforced concrete structures across the Nuclear Island and will play an essential role in the power station’s long-term operation.

This award – managed by the Sizewell C Civil Work Alliance, which includes Sizewell C, Balfour Beatty, Laing O’Rourke and Bouygues Travaux Publics – marks a new milestone in Boccard’s long-standing involvement in the UK nuclear sector and further strengthens its position as a key partner in the delivery of complex nuclear infrastructure, supporting one of the UK’s most strategically important low-carbon energy developments.

The tanks will be manufactured at Boccard UK’s fully digitalised facility in Deeside, North Wales, with technical and engineering support provided by Boccard’s expert teams in Roanne, France. The programme will draw on the expertise of more than 200 specialists while further reinforcing Boccard UK’s capabilities in the design, fabrication and delivery of high-integrity equipment for the nuclear industry.

The project will leverage Boccard’s proven off-site modular fabrication model, delivering enhanced quality control, reduced on-site complexity, and greater programme certainty. Boccard continues to support the development of low-carbon electricity generation, skilled employment and the UK’s net-zero ambitions.

Nigel Cann, CEO of Sizewell C, said:

“Sizewell C is essential for our energy future – and this contract is another great example of how we’re delivering it with the best value for the UK. Boccard UK will be manufacturing our tanks in North Wales, supporting vital jobs and opportunities in the Deeside region.”

“Over a thousand UK suppliers already benefit from work on the Sizewell C project, with contracts delivering value right across the country – we’re continuing to invest in the growth of UK businesses and in the future of the UK’s skilled construction workforce.”

Sizewell C recently published its second Annual Sustainability Report, revealing the project had already invested just under £5bn with more than 1,000 UK suppliers, including £1.35bn across its host region of the East of England alone.

More than 2,000 people are now working on site, with over a third coming from the local area. The project has also created 120 apprenticeships to date, 80 of which are for people from Suffolk.

Douglas McQueen, CEO of Boccard UK, said:

“Winning this contract represents a major milestone for Boccard UK and reflects our strong track record in delivering high-specification nuclear systems. We look forward to working collaboratively with project partners to deliver safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.”