Jacobs awarded contract extension to support UK’s transition to net-zero
22/08/2022
Jacobs has been awarded a two-year extension to its Stations Services Agreement (SSA) with EDF Nuclear Generation (EDF), operator of the UK’s nuclear power plants. Jacobs’ scope includes supporting the safe operation and maintenance of the advanced gas-cooled reactor (AGR) stations, which account for about 17% of the country’s electricity output. 
Jacobs will act as the prime contractor to deliver flagship projects, such as the overhaul of primary plant heating and ventilation systems. The SSA team also has an established reputation for troubleshooting and work delivery on many complex plant systems. EDF estimates the contract value of the April 2022 to March 2024 extension at more than £2.3 million.
“The agreement to extend was made following an exceptional year of safe maintenance and delivery from Jacobs, reflecting EDF’s confidence in our record of successful performance of this multi-year framework,” said Karen Wiemelt, Jacobs Energy, Security & Technology Senior Vice President. “We will assist EDF in maximising emission-free generation from these vital national assets for the remainder of their operating lives, supporting the transition to a net-zero economy and follow-on transition towards defuelling and decommissioning.”
Now in its fourth year, the SSA contract supports work for Jacobs’ technical specialists embedded at power stations with the client’s teams.
“From my perspective, the Jacobs SSA team is great to work with. There is a good level of reach-back through the wider organisation, which drives continuous improvement on site, and they have a strong leadership team through the site’s General Manager,” said Tom Oulton, EDF Heysham 2 Power Station Supply Chain Contract Manager.
