Ovivo UK is latest East of England business to secure contract

Ovivo UK, based in Colchester, is the latest company in the region to have been awarded a significant contract on the Sizewell C project in East Suffolk.

The company, which has extensive experience in the nuclear industry, are experts in water technology, and their work at Sizewell C will involve the design, manufacture, and installation of advanced filtration systems. These systems will aid seawater abstraction for cooling the power station’s steam condensers before the water is safely returned to the sea.

Mike Heelas, Vice President, Ovivo Energy Division, said: “The scheme marks a transformative chapter for Ovivo UK, driving company and regional growth, and in turn creating a variety of specialist jobs in design, engineering, manufacturing and installation. Sizewell C will be instrumental in strengthening our supply chain and community ties.  A key aspect to this scheme is that it also enables us to invest in young talent – developing future ‘subject matter experts’.”

Earlier this year, Sizewell C announced that its total regional investment had already reached £330m, involving 77 local suppliers. Further significant contracts have been awarded in recent weeks.

The project, which reached a Financial Investment Decision (FID) in July, will deliver 70% of its construction value to UK businesses and invest £4.4bn in the East of England alone.  

Nigel Cann, Joint Managing Director, said: “When the government gave the green light for Sizewell C in the summer, it was not only a significant moment for Britain’s energy security, it was also a big boost for the British and local businesses who’ll play an integral part in delivering this project. Ovivo are another great example of how we have the expertise right here on our doorstep – a regional business steeped in experience, who have worked previously on both Sizewell B and Hinkley Point C. This contract will create more jobs, and gives the certainty to our suppliers to continue to invest in people and innovation for the benefit of future projects.”