Following a competitive procurement process, Sellafield Ltd has awarded HOCHTIEF (UK) Construction and two other companies contracts with a total value of up to £2.9bn.
HOCHTIEF (UK) Construction will deliver a major nuclear and civil works framework contract worth up to £595 million (EUR 685M) as part of the Infrastructure Delivery Partnership (IDP) at the Sellafield site.
The contract, lasting up to 15 years (an initial 9 years with an option of a further 6), involves design, engineering, and delivery of civil infrastructure works in support of nuclear operations and decommissioning in collaboration with Sellafield and its partners.
Juan Santamaría Cases, CEO of HOCHTIEF:
“Securing this strategic, long-term partnership reinforces HOCHTIEF’s unbroken legacy in the nuclear sector since the 1950s – a trusted partner in engineering and construction for some of the world’s most critical nuclear programmes. Together with Sellafield and its delivery partners, we are committed to delivering the robust infrastructure essential to this nationally significant mission, while fostering sustainable growth and opportunity for the people of West Cumbria and beyond. This award builds on HOCHTIEF’s expanding portfolio of long-term delivery contracts with globally significant clients across the nuclear and infrastructure sectors – customers who are shaping the future, and choosing HOCHTIEF to help build it.”
James Riddick, Sellafield Ltd chief supply chain officer, said:
“Our job at Sellafield is to create a clean and safe environment for future generations. That means safely, securely, and cost effectively dealing with the legacy of historic operations on our site. To deliver this we need robust and reliable infrastructure to support our nuclear decommissioning and waste management activities. IDP is a long-term strategic partnership designed to provide that support while unlocking investment and opportunities for our local community and delivering sustainable value for money to the taxpayer. We’re excited to welcome our new partners, and we look forward to working together to progress our mission while creating transformational and enduring social value.”
The award reflects HOCHTIEF’s strong engineering capability, proven track record in the nuclear and infrastructure sectors, and commitment to collaborative and secure delivery and is focused on resilient and sustainable outcomes in West Cumbria.
This important project win builds on HOCHTIEF’s long-standing expertise in the UK major civils and infrastructure sector and significant role in the construction and decommissioing of nuclear facilities around the world over the past 60+ years. The award reinforces HOCHTIEF’s strategic commitment to supporting the UK’s nuclear industry and its supply chain. The project financing follows a standard industry structure, combining equity, partnership models, and debt financing, supported by targeted EU funding.
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HOCHTIEF is an engineering-led global infrastructure solutions provider with leading positions in North America, Australia and Europe and a strong presence in the rapidly expanding strategic growth markets of data centers, energy and sustainable infrastructure markets. With around 57,000 employees and a sales volume of EUR 33.3 billion in 2024, HOCHTIEF is the leading construction management and green building company in the U.S. (through Turner), the largest contractor in the Australian infrastructure services market (CIMIC), a key player in U.S. transportation infrastructure (FlatironDragados) and a renowned civil engineering and building construction company in Europe. The Group’s PPP and infrastructure development activity is complemented by its 20% stake in the leading international toll road concessions operator Abertis. HOCHTIEF’s strong competitive position is underpinned by the Group’s engineering know-how, innovative digital systems and supply chain & logistics solutions. Thanks to its long-standing commitment to sustainability, HOCHTIEF, where green projects account for almost 50% of Group sales, has been listed in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices since 2006 and is committed to delivering on its ESG agenda including a net-zero target for 2045. Further information is available at www.hochtief.com
HOCHTIEF Infrastructure delivers transportation, energy and building construction projects in Europe. The range of services in the key European markets includes traditional shell construction through to turnkey building construction as well as complex civil engineering and infrastructure construction. The company has a dense network of branches and subsidiaries in Germany and in the key European markets. It makes a significant contribution to the planned and sustainable growth of infrastructure in these regions. Further information can be found at www.hochtief-infrastructure.com
HOCHTIEF (UK) Construction is a fully owned subsidiary of HOCHTIEF AG and reports directly to HOCHTIEF Infrastructure. Renowned for engineering excellence and innovative solutions, the company specialises in complex market segments such as transportation, energy, tunnelling and civil and structural engineering. Providing its customers with a reliable quality service. Further information is available at www.hochtief.co.uk.
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