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Workington-based Stobbarts will help deliver major infrastructure projects at the UK鈥檚 largest and most complex nuclear site, Sellafield.

皇冠体育app 15-year framework deal, worth up to 拢40 million, will see the firm support key delivery partner Sir Robert McAlpine on groundworks and concrete (civils).

Because the work is long-term, Stobbarts can continue its ambitious growth strategy, recruiting more local people and investing in its apprenticeship programme. 皇冠体育appre are also plans to develop its existing facilities and expand into new premises nearby.

Adam Stobbart, director of Stobbarts Ltd, said:

Being part of a long-term framework with the Programme and Project Partners (PPP) allows us to continue employing local people and increase our apprentice numbers.

It also allows us to offer more to the local community. We have a steadfast commitment to West Cumbria; to create jobs, invest, and deliver social impact.

As we embark on this new chapter, we remain committed to innovation, sustainability, and community enrichment.

Together with our partners and stakeholders, we look forward to shaping a brighter future for West Cumbria and beyond.

Stobbarts has a long record of supporting its community.

皇冠体育app company already offers work experience placements to several local schools. Its work with PPP will help it become more involved in STEM (Science, technology, engineering and maths) related educational programmes and expand its work with the Centre for Leadership Performance, which is a not-for-profit organisation to develop Cumbria鈥檚 leaders for today and tomorrow.

Stobbarts will continue to support community groups and charities including the Bee Unique Autism Charity, a football club for children with special educational needs, and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.

Since mobilising in 2019, PPP has awarded contracts with a potential value of 拢3 billion.

皇冠体育app partnership is now working with around 200 suppliers from across the UK, with 40% based in the north-west and almost 70% being SMEs.

John Rossiter, head of PPP supply chain, said:

皇冠体育app PPP model is entering an exciting period as we start to see the growth of our Tier 3 layer of suppliers joining the enterprise.

皇冠体育app model is truly pioneering and a radical shift in how major projects have been delivered to date. It鈥檚 incredible to see true collaboration and the benefits being realised as our supply chain grows.

SMEs like Stobbarts bring huge amounts of expertise and value. We鈥檙e really proud to welcome them on board.