BIS-IS Secures a 5 Year Industrial Services Contract for EDF West Burton and Cottam Power Stations

Following a significant tender process BIS Industrial Services, (BIS-IS) can announce it has recently secured a five year term maintenance contract with EDF Energy for the provision of scaffolding, insulation and painting, (SIP) and asbestos management services at both West Burton & Cottam Power Stations in Nottinghamshire.  

 The contract is due to start on 1st February 2012 and in preparation for this, a structured transition process is now underway that will see BIS-IS inherit approximately 60 personnel from the previous contractor through TUPE transfer.

Phillip Maurer, BIS-IS UK Operations Director commented. “This contract provides a significant foothold for the company in the UK power sector and we hope to use this award as a springboard to further opportunity within this important sector. We are extremely pleased with the recent contract win and are confident that our service provision and expertise will be a valuable asset to EDF."

Delivering SIP services within this sector is a strategic target for    BIS-IS and the business is looking forward to working with EDF and further establishing our services portfolio across the UK coal and gas market in the future.