The UK Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) has confirmed its intention to extend Nuclear Management Partners' (NMP) role as the Parent Body at Sellafield for a further five years.

This is the first renewal of a contract which has the potential for further extension periods, subject to performance, up to a total life of 17 years. The value of the contract has not been announced.

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Clive White, President of AMEC's European Clean Energy business, said: "Sellafield is the one of the world’s most complex and challenging nuclear sites. NMP’s learning curve over the first five years has been a steep one, with many accomplishments as well as areas for improvement.

"We will use the experience we have gained to ensure this programme continues to be carried out safely and effectively, delivering value for money to our customer and the UK taxpayer. We will be focused on accelerating the clean-up of the high hazard legacy ponds and silos, which are acknowledged as the priority area."

(CD/IT)