UK
The UK market has experienced dramatic growth in recent years. In particular, the formation of NDA (Nuclear Decommissioning Authority) has paved the way for the extensive clean-up of the historic heritage from the early years of nuclear power. Studsvik has quickly established a strong platform on this market.
Business overview
Studsvik moved into the British market in 2005, where we have quickly become a leading player in waste management. We offer onsite waste services at our customers' facilities and waste treatment and recycling at Studsvik’s own nuclear licensed Metals Recycling Facility.
Studsvik UK offer a range of services in waste management, projects and engineering services. We have a wealth of experience and knowledge through our highly skilled consultants who are specialists in their field. Areas of expertise include:
- Processing of Radioactive Waste
- Health Physics
- Radiological Protection Advice
- On Site Waste Services
- Transport and Logistics
- Engineering and Consultancy
- Design and Build
Studsvik operates from 4 sites across the UK enabling nationwide capability. Studsvik has offices in Gateshead, Aldermaston, Preston and our own nuclear facility in Workington.
Market overview
The contracts that are awarded by NDA were initially concentrated on the removal of radioactive waste deemed to present a particularly high environmental hazard from nuclear power plants, reprocessing plants and research facilities, known as high hazard projects. Most of the measures related to the plant at Sellafield, one of Europe's largest nuclear facilities. NDA's annual budget currently amounts to GBP 2.8 billion.
Apart from the NDA, Studsvik's services are also in demand in the private nuclear industry, where the customers include British Energy and General Electric. A third type of customer for decommissioning projects is the defence sector, where both government agencies, such as AWE (Atomic Weapons Establishment), and private sector customers, such as Babcock and Rolls Royce, have awarded contracts to Studsvik.
Sam Usher
Head of Segment United Kingdom
