Fuelling the Workforce at Sizewell C
A massive opportunity for the food and drink producers of East Anglia
A massive opportunity for the food and drink producers of East Anglia
The increasing price of energy and the move to greener options will inevitably lead to the Government signing off on the Sizewell C Nuclear power development in Suffolk in Spring 2022 – a project that has been many years in planning.
There are many people across the region who do not approve of nuclear power. Unfortunately the ongoing development of wind and solar energy will not be sufficient for our needs. As fossil fuels are phased out and industrial needs, domestic heating and modes of transport change, our demand for electricity will double. The wind does not always blow and the sun does not always shine, so we must continue to develop low carbon alternatives.
The building of Hinkley Point C in Somerset, due to be completed in 2025 and the Sizewell C project, will not create additional power. These sites will replace older reactors scheduled for closure.
EDF Energy, who will build Sizewell C, is committed to working with regional food and drink producers to feed the workforce. They intend to mirror the Hinkley Point C project and are already working closely with the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce to put in place a regionally sourced supply chain.
Once signed off, the catering requirement at Sizewell C will develop slowly, so those involved will have to be patient. At Hinkley Point it took 4 years for the first million meals to be served. The volume then increased by an additional million meals approximately every twelve months. At least fifteen million meals are expected to be served on site during the course of construction. There are 7 restaurants, 6 coffee shops and a range of vending and retail outlets on site at Hinkley Point. Construction workers living on site also enjoy club & bar facilities.
In Somerset a new, not for profit company was formed to co-ordinate the catering supplies. The same is planned for East Anglia. Food and drink producers across our region are invited to register their interest now at:
https://www.sizewellcsupplychain.co.uk/
Don’t just fill in the boxes. Use this opportunity to really sell your offering and your willingness and ability to grow with the project. Involvement in Sizewell C will allow businesses to plan ahead as the demand gradually increases over the lifetime of the project.
230 regional producers and suppliers are involved at Hinkley, providing 95% of the catering needs. Interested East Anglian businesses will be given every chance to participate in fueling Sizewell C. You will not be required to tender for business and there will be no fixed price contracts. Your ability to supply is key. Cover for regular requirements will have to be built in, but as in the South West, EDF are committed to working with as many regional suppliers as possible.
Sizewell C will potentially be the catalyst for growth in the region. There are also rumors that a similar project could be coming for the Bradwell power station on the Essex coast. If so, the catering supply chain, put in place for Sizewell C, could easily be extended.
There are many people across the region who do not approve of nuclear power. Unfortunately the ongoing development of wind and solar energy will not be sufficient for our needs. As fossil fuels are phased out and industrial needs, domestic heating and modes of transport change, our demand for electricity will double. The wind does not always blow and the sun does not always shine, so we must continue to develop low carbon alternatives.
The building of Hinkley Point C in Somerset, due to be completed in 2025 and the Sizewell C project, will not create additional power. These sites will replace older reactors scheduled for closure.
EDF Energy, who will build Sizewell C, is committed to working with regional food and drink producers to feed the workforce. They intend to mirror the Hinkley Point C project and are already working closely with the Suffolk Chamber of Commerce to put in place a regionally sourced supply chain.
Once signed off, the catering requirement at Sizewell C will develop slowly, so those involved will have to be patient. At Hinkley Point it took 4 years for the first million meals to be served. The volume then increased by an additional million meals approximately every twelve months. At least fifteen million meals are expected to be served on site during the course of construction. There are 7 restaurants, 6 coffee shops and a range of vending and retail outlets on site at Hinkley Point. Construction workers living on site also enjoy club & bar facilities.
In Somerset a new, not for profit company was formed to co-ordinate the catering supplies. The same is planned for East Anglia. Food and drink producers across our region are invited to register their interest now at:
https://www.sizewellcsupplychain.co.uk/
Don’t just fill in the boxes. Use this opportunity to really sell your offering and your willingness and ability to grow with the project. Involvement in Sizewell C will allow businesses to plan ahead as the demand gradually increases over the lifetime of the project.
230 regional producers and suppliers are involved at Hinkley, providing 95% of the catering needs. Interested East Anglian businesses will be given every chance to participate in fueling Sizewell C. You will not be required to tender for business and there will be no fixed price contracts. Your ability to supply is key. Cover for regular requirements will have to be built in, but as in the South West, EDF are committed to working with as many regional suppliers as possible.
Sizewell C will potentially be the catalyst for growth in the region. There are also rumors that a similar project could be coming for the Bradwell power station on the Essex coast. If so, the catering supply chain, put in place for Sizewell C, could easily be extended.