Severfield Nuclear and Infrastructure and William Hare have been unveiled as the winners of the KDP2 Steelwork framework worth £249m over the next 17 years.

The framework scope includes structural steelwork, steel frames, general and secondary steelwork, structural and general metalwork, metal decking, walkways and edge protection.

The two companies have already clocked up more than 50 years’ combined experience working at the site. It is the fifth Key Delivery Partner supplier framework to be awarded by Programme and Project Partners (PPP) under its pioneering Multi Project Procurement commercial model.

Click here to read PPP’s press release.

The Swimming with the Big Fish SME Matchmaker Service will continue to support both Severfield Nuclear and Infrastructure and William Hare in developing its SME supply chain.

The Service – which is being delivered by Solomons Europe for PPP – matches high-performing SMEs willing to invest and grow in West Cumbria with businesses that secure Key Delivery Partner supplier frameworks. These are being awarded under a Project 13-style model that encourages long-term collaboration throughout the supply chain, enhanced project delivery, and paves the way for greater social and economic impact in the West Cumbria region.

For more information on the Swimming with the Big Fish SME Matchmaker Service process and to get in touch with the team click here.

Click here to learn about previous PPP framework awards and to catch up on the latest news and developments from the Matchmaker team.