Businesses in Eden have been developing links with Sellafield Ltd.

The district was the destination for Sellafield Ltd’s latest nuclear trade mission on Thursday, when it brought its tier two partners to visit and network with small businesses in the area.

The aim of the missions are to get more local SMEs involved in Sellafield’s £2bn a year decommissioning programme.

Eden District Council hosted a networking session for local businesses at Penrith Town Hall as part of the trade mission.

Each business had the opportunity to do a two minute pitch directly to Sellafield and its partners followed by a speed networking session to develop conversations and find out more.

Councillor Kevin Beaty, leader of Eden District Council said: “We are delighted to have facilitated this event and I want to thank the Eden businesses took up this fantastic opportunity to meet with Sellafield and their Tier 2 Partners. We hope that this is only the start of their discussions.”

The trade mission also went directly to the premises of Barrnon, AST signs and Eden Nuclear and Environment. These businesses had the opportunity to provide a tour around their premises and demonstrate their capabilities.

John Berry, Sellafield Ltd Supply chain manager, said: “Our tier two partners had the opportunity to meet a wide range of businesses in Eden, many of them previously unknown to them, and we have already had some great feedback from the tier two partners as a result of these discussions.   

“For any businesses that have missed out on this opportunity and want to get involved we are holding a number of Business Open sessions over the next 6 months and would encourage businesses to attend.”

For more details of other the Sellafield Business Open Sessions email: supply.chain.enquiries@sellafieldsites.com