Welsh manufacturing boost as Sizewell C awards contract to Boccard UK

• Boccard UK will deliver Pools, Tanks, and Sumps (PTS) scope elements for Sizewell C
• Tanks will be manufactured at fully-digitised Deeside facility in North Wales, which supports over 200 jobs

Sizewell C has awarded a major contract to Boccard UK to deliver its critical Pools, Tanks, and Sumps (PTS) scope elements – with manufacturing to take place in its Deeside facility in North Wales.

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

The tanks will be manufactured at Boccard UK’s fully-digitised facility in Deeside, North Wales. 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.

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.”

This award 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.

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.”

The project will leverage Boccard’s proven off-site modular fabrication model, delivering enhanced quality control, reduced on-site complexity, and greater programme certainty. Additional technical and engineering support will be provided by Boccard’s expert teams in Roanne, France.

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.