Nuclear At a Glance
Nuclear
About VT Group VT is a support services company with the experience and expertise in working with local authorities, central government departments and commercial organisations to develop new ways of improving the delivery of essential services.
Primarily operating in the UK and US, VT works hard to develop relationships and partner with its customers and suppliers. This embodies the essence of the company, ensuring projects and services are delivered to a high standard, on time and to budget.
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Defence
Education
Emergency Services
Nuclear
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Asset Management
Engineering
Infrastructure
Managed Services
Training and Education
VT Group in the nuclear sector VT’s nuclear business grew out of British Nuclear Fuels Limited. We deliver complex civil nuclear plant/systems to civil nuclear quality standards, all built on 40 years of experience across the entire industry. We are trusted by our customers to deliver low-risk, cost effective solutions across the whole nuclear sector, in the UK and overseas. s¬ s¬
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Nuclear engineering Project management and procurement Radiometric instrumentation
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Waste management and characterisation Nuclear quality fabrication Radiological analysis Safety case and specialist consultancy
Our nuclear markets Decommissioning Our waste management and characterisation capability is central to the decommissioning challenge, and complements our other capabilities to provide a fully integrated, solution that can be delivered in-house. New build We have an exceptional track record in successful concept design, engineering and delivery of major civil nuclear facilities. We also provide environmental and liabilities consultancy, training and engineering support across the new build process. Asset management Our experts can successfully implement projects to keep the UK reactor fleet operational. A strong project management capability with integrated safety skills lets us deliver complex projects to keep sites operational. Radiological/nuclear security We deliver integrated cutting edge detection and measurement solutions for the nuclear, civil and security markets and throughlife support to our own instruments and those of other vendors.
What VT Group offers World-class skills VT boasts more than 450 nuclear engineers, scientists and technicians, offering a pool of resources that can be drawn upon to meet the changing needs of our customers. We continue to invest in capability and hold over 100 patents that ensure the delivery of exceptional quality and results today, whilst demonstrating a clear pathway to the nuclear technological solutions we expect to require in the future. Value through partnering We work in close partnership with customers and are relentless when it comes to quality customer service and continuous improvement. Our attention to detail means we understand exactly what our customers need today and enables us to help them plan for future success. We add value by sharing the risks as well as the reward and by creating objectives that deliver cost and quality benefits throughout the life of a contract. Our innovative reward-based approach consistently delivers successful results and complete customer satisfaction. Adapting to a changing market VT Group is one of the leaders in output-based contracting, developing a strong track record for commercial innovation within the Government sector both in the UK and overseas. The nuclear market in the UK is changing from a traditional contracting approach to a focus on payment for delivery and results. Through Life Support
Radiological Analysis Nuclear Engineering Instrumentation
Safety Case
Project Management
Waste Management & Characterisation Nuclear Component Fabrication
VT offers a complete end-to-end service to the nuclear sector
Case studies Design, build and project management of Sellafield legacy ponds VT has a five-year, ÂŁ45 million contract with Sellafield Ltd to clean-up a 100m long fuel storage pond containing spent fuel rods and 325,000 litres of radioactive material.
National border protection for the UK We provide a team of experts for the UK Home Office, available 24/7 to respond to radiological incidents and alerts to ensure the rapid characterisation of any suspect material.
Removing Snowdonia’s nuclear legacy VT is designing and building innovative solutions for Magnox North Ltd to ensure the safe removal and transfer of radioactive plant and waste from the decommissioned Trawsfynydd nuclear power station in North Wales which has achieved industry awards for its success.
VT Group plc 2100 Daresbury Park, Daresbury, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 4HS Tel +44 (0) 1928 705000 Email nuclear@vtplc.com www.vtplc.com/nuclear
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