Costain wins share of £300m submarine site overhaul

ENGINEERING contractor Costain has been awarded a framework contract by defence group BAE Systems to work on a major overhaul of its Cumbrian submarine manufacturing site.

BAE Systems is investing more than £300m on an eight-year  programme to redevelop its facility  in Barrow-in-Furness.

The project involves the redevelopment of the Barrow site in preparation for the building of a replacement for the Vanguard class submarines, as part of the renewal of the UK’s nuclear deterrent.

Costain will provide nuclear project delivery on operational sites and will deliver the integration of works into existing submarine build programme. Work will commence in early 2015.

Andrew Wyllie, chief executive of Costain, said: “We have been selected for our expertise in the process, mechanical and electrical delivery of nuclear projects, as well as our reputation for working collaboratively with our customers, other delivery partners and the local community.  

“We are looking forward to a long term and successful relationship with BAE Systems, a major new customer for us.”

In a trading update Costain also said its forward order book is at a record level of £3.3bn.