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Monthly Archives: February 2011

Outstanding second MAS Nuclear Supply Chain conference

Posted by Robert on February 25, 2011   |   No Comments

Almost 200 small and medium-sized UK Manufacturers, intent on gaining a foothold in and benefiting from the growing number of opportunities in the nuclear sector, converged on Doncaster Race Course Conference Centre last week for the Manufacturing Advisory Service’s second Manufacturing Futures Event – “Winning business in the nuclear renaissance”.
Read more about it at http://www.mas-nw.co.uk/news/outstanding-second-manufacturing-advisory-service-mas-nuclear-supply-chain-conference-2013-17-feb-11.

Any small or medium manufacturer interested in finding out more about the exciting business opportunities afforded by the nuclear supply chain are urged to get in touch with their local MAS by calling 0845 658 9600 today, or complete the short enquiry form at http://www.mas.bis.gov.uk/enquiry-form.

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Life on board a Trident nuclear submarine

Posted by Robert on February 23, 2011   |   1 Comment

Click on the link to view a short film about life on board a Trident nuclear submarine:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-12537352

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Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA)

Posted by Robert on February 22, 2011   |   No Comments

The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) is the owner of 19 nuclear sites undergoing decommissioning throughout the UK.

The NDA regularly issues a newsletter which provides a summary of current projects and developments in nuclear decommissioning. The current NDA newsletter is avialable at:

https://www.nda.gov.uk/documents/upload/Insight-into-nuclear-decommissioning-5th-edition-February-2011.pdf

An update on the decommissioning of one of the buildings at Dounreay (see page 12) can also be seen on Dounreay TV at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arOQ9_gPqoI

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USA Today – The Nuclear Renaissance

Posted by Robert on February 22, 2011   |   No Comments

This supplement to USA Today includes an interview with Dr Patrick Moore, co-founder and former leader of Greenpeace:

http://www.newcarolina.org/UserFiles/ncar/Documents/USA%20Today%20supplement%20-%20The%20Nuclear%20Renaissance%20-%2002-18-11.pdf

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Contract Opportunities

Posted by Robert on February 22, 2011   |   No Comments

Research Sites are currently advertising the following opportunities:

1 CCTV Maintenance for RSRL Harwell. Contract value is band B (£25k – £150k), deadline for expressing interest is 3 March 2011.

2 Refurbishment of Access Walkways and Main Gantry. Contract value is band C (over £150k), deadline for expressing interest is 23 March 2011.

Please follow the link below for additional information:

http://www.research-sites.com/UserFiles/File/Contracts%20Management/Contract%20Opportunities%2018_2_11.pdf

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Nuclear Careers with Rolls-Royce

Posted by Admin on February 17, 2011   |   No Comments

Rolls-Royce are holding a careers day at Birchwood Park, Warrington next Friday (25 Feb). Pop along to find out about the opportunities available if you are an engineer with experience in nuclear civil or defence or other safety related industries. Specifically they would like to meet:
• Mechanical Design Engineers
• Stress Analysts
• Controls & Instrumentation Engineers
• Safety Consultants
• Process Engineers
• CAD Modellers

Take a look at the events calendar for further details.

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Nuclear Decommissioning TV

Posted by Robert on February 17, 2011   |   No Comments

Following on from yesterday’s post have a look at a few more videos of nuclear decommissioning projects at some of the Magnox sites and at Dounreay in the UK:

http://www.magnoxnorthsites.com/news/video-library

http://www.dounreay.com/news-room/dounreay-tv

The videos can also be found on YouTube.

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Decommissioning of Trawsfynydd nuclear power station

Posted by Robert on February 16, 2011   |   No Comments

An interesting film about decommissioning at Trawsfynydd is available on BBCi Player via the link below:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00ym555/Hidden_Histories_Series_3_Episode_4/

Got to watch it by 19.59 BST 17 Feb!

Nuclear New Build – Supply Chain Workshop

Posted by Robert on February 14, 2011   |   No Comments

Another interesting event for the Nuclear Supply Chain will be taking place on 12 April 2011. This workshop will be led by Geoff B Associates. See our events calendar for details.

Nuclear Supply Chain – Meet the Buyer

Posted by Robert on February 14, 2011   |   7 Comments

Register for this free event at the Stirling Management Centre.

Supported by the main nuclear contractors and industry associations, this event will provide an insight into the supply chain opportunities for Scotland within the nuclear industry. The event will include presentations of real business opportunities, exhibitions of buyers and support organisations, and a networking lunch.

Full details are available at the Scottish Enterprise website page http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/events/2011/03/nsc-meet-the-buyer.aspx.

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