Sellafield Ltd Awards £95 Million Industrial Services Contract to KAEFER UK & Ireland
Sellafield Ltd, the company responsible for the safe operation and decommissioning of Europe’s largest and most complex nuclear site, has awarded a significant contract to KAEFER UK & Ireland. The four-year contract, valued at approximately £95 million, will ensure continued access to specialist industrial services and access solutions, vital for maintaining and decommissioning Sellafield’s hazardous legacy facilities.
Sellafield’s nuclear site is home to some of the most hazardous buildings in Western Europe. This makes the role of an experienced industrial services provider critical for supporting ongoing safety and decommissioning operations. The newly awarded ASI framework agreement replaces the existing Sellafield Industrial Services Framework (SIS) and will enable Sellafield Ltd to continue its mission of managing these complex and high-risk facilities with the utmost safety and precision.

KAEFER’s Role in Supporting Sellafield’s Mission
KAEFER UK & Ireland, known for expertise in delivering reliable, efficient and technical industrial services, will bring substantial global experience and innovative approaches to one of the most demanding environments in Europe. Under the framework agreement, KAEFER will provide key services including scaffolding, insulation, painting, and asbestos management, helping Sellafield Ltd meet its stringent safety, operational, and environmental requirements.
“KAEFER UK & Ireland is honoured to be awarded this critical contract and to support Sellafield Limited in its vital work,” said Chris Foulkes, CEO of KAEFER UK & Ireland. “Our team is fully committed to delivering high-quality services that will help maintain the highest safety standards and support the site decommissioning programme. This award is a continuation of the long-term relationship KAEFER has with Sellafield Ltd and the local community of Cumbria, and it is a testimony to the hard work and continuous improvement mindset of our site teams. It’s our people that make us successful and they ensure our customers can count on us.”
Ensuring Continued Safety and Progress at Sellafield
Sellafield Ltd’s Site Director, Neil Crewdson said: “Congratulations to KAEFER UK & Ireland on being awarded this framework. This work is critical to the safe and secure operation of the Sellafield site. The company will continue to be a trusted partner, helping us to create a clean and safe environment for future generations.”
The contract’s award reflects the continued need to work in partnership with world class specialist service providers, such as KAEFER, as Sellafield Ltd advances its efforts to make the nuclear site safer for future generations, reinforcing its position as a global leader in nuclear decommissioning and environmental restoration.
About Sellafield Ltd
Sellafield Ltd is responsible for safely operating and decommissioning the Sellafield site, home to Europe’s largest and most complex collection of nuclear facilities. The site has played a key role in the UK’s nuclear history and continues to be a focal point for innovation in nuclear decommissioning, waste management, and environmental restoration.
About KAEFER UK & Ireland
KAEFER UK & Ireland provides a large and growing range of industries with asset integrity services including access solutions, insulation, surface protection, HVAC fabrication, EC&I and more. We focus on improving energy efficiency and extending asset life cycles. We have thirteen operating centres across the UK and Ireland, employing over 3,500 highly skilled and experienced people.