http://IMG_7559.JPG £743m of new investment is underway at Barrow shipyard to deliver Dreadnought, Astute and Future submarines through to the 2060s’.
The modernization of Barrow shipyard is now more than half way completed as part of a “Foundations for the Future” programme.
BAE SYSTEMS also has a Master plan Framework for its longer term investment which envisages a wide range of site infrastructure enhancements designed to deliver improved efficiency and predictability for the defence programmes it is engaged in delivering.
FEDF through its supply chain support can help you understand the scale and scope of the projects that form part of this modernization, together with which companies are involved and what their supplier requirements are.We are also able to facilitate introductions and give you an insight into which firms might be moving in to take part in future projects.All this helps you to position your firm to bid for new business contracts.
Here are some examples of current involvements.
Morgan Sindall is delivering the D 58 and D 59 projects adjacent to Devonshire Dock Hall (DDH).Its work covers concrete pouring concrete structures, steelwork erectionand mechanical electrical fit out.
Graham Construction is delivering new ship-lift workshops and trolley stores on the SE side of DDH ,It is also involved at Walney Airport providing new hangar, control tower and associated facilities.
N.G. Bailey and W.T. Parker are delivering specialist electrical and mechanical outfitting.
Portacabin are providing accommodation.
Demolition is being delivered by MGL Ltd currently south of Michaelson Road Bridge on Buccleugh dock side.
Cap Gemini is assisting with IT delivery
Soon specialist firms will be coming in to deliver data centre facilities.
Furness firms involved include: –
- Athena-pts;,
- Bender UK;
- Edmundson Electrical;
- Harry Barker Properties (HBP)
- L and W Wilson Ltd;
Close by firms like Maritime Apartments Ltd and PC Lettings are delivering accommodation.
