Morgan Sindall and others win $3.9bn contracts at Sellafield

Core Points - Morgan Sindall Infrastructure, Costain, and HOCHTIEF (UK) have been awarded contracts totaling up to £2.9bn ($3.9bn) for nonnuclear infrastructure works at the Sellafield site in England, with an initial duration of nine years and an option to extend for six more years, potentially lasting until 2040 [1][5] Group 1: Contract Details - The scope of work includes detailed design, procurement, installation, construction, commissioning, and handover processes, covering electricity distribution, water supply, road and rail networks, bridges, foundations, and security systems [2] - Morgan Sindall will serve as the electrical distribution partner, overseeing maintenance and upgrades to Sellafield's electrical network in collaboration with design partners Baker Hicks and GHD [3] - Costain has been appointed as the utilities delivery partner for work valued at up to £1bn, emphasizing long-term relationships with tier 1 customers [4] Group 2: Company Roles and Contributions - HOCHTIEF (UK) will deliver civil infrastructure works under a contract worth up to £595m, providing design, engineering, and delivery services in support of Sellafield's nuclear operations and decommissioning [5] - The companies will operate under the new Infrastructure Delivery Partnership (IDP), which replaces the previous Infrastructure Strategic Alliance at Sellafield [5] Group 3: Community and Economic Development - The contracts include provisions for supporting economic and community development in West Cumbria, focusing on local business support, access to Sellafield contracts, job creation, workforce development, and skills training opportunities [6]