Supply Chain and Procurement initiatives in North Wales Dylan J Williams NWEAB Supply Chain Programme Senior Responsible Owner September 2016

Purpose To outline how North Wales collaborates to capitalise on the Supply Chain opportunities associated with the 7 transformational projects

Transformational Projects Wylfa Newydd - on site (Anglesey) Wylfa Newydd - associated developments (Anlgesey) Wrexham Energy Centre (Wrexham) Orthios Eco Park (Anglesey) North Wales Waste Project (Flintshire) North Wales Prison (Wrexham) North Wales Tidal Lagoon (Conwy)

Wylfa Newydd – on site

Wylfa Newydd on site - progress Appointed joint venture – Menter Newydd Tier 2 supplier announcement imminent Site Preparation & Clearance tender out PAC2 launched: 31 August – 25 October (http://consultation.horizonnuclearpower.com/stage-2/home)

Wylfa Newydd – off site activities

Wylfa Newydd off site - progress Number of local businesses benefiting A5025 Highways Framework contract - 11 contractors have been successful (8 Local /North Wales) A5025 Meet the Buyer event - 14.09.16

Wrexham Energy Centre

Wrexham Energy Centre - progress DCO application accepted by Planning Inspectorate April 2016 TACP for the gas connection submitted Full approval expected within the next 12 months Financial backing to be secured

Orthios Eco Park

Orthios Eco Park - progress Eco Park Master Plan being developed – 500 – 600 jobs Site works commenced July 2016 12 employees on site & 1 apprenticeship Shipping agent to promote the jetty and attract commercial vessels Demolition contract appointed Construction to start 2017 Operational by 2018

Parc Adfer

Parc Adfer - progress Construction to commence end of 2016 Pre-construction survey works commenced – local companies benefiting Further details: www.parcadfer.com/suppliers - info@parcadfer.com

HMP Berwyn

HMP Berwyn - progress First building officially opened in July 2016 by Sara Payne MBE 600 Construction workers on site (September 2016) 61% local workforce (July 2016) 53 apprentices on site Local recruitment for operational jobs Learning & Skills and Industries contracts currently out to tender On schedule to take prisoners in February 2017

North Wales Tidal Lagoon

NWEAB Focus Adding value – local / national Business Support Engagement and Communication Enabling Infrastructure Local Employment/ Skills Focus on ‘Service Sector’ opportunities

Business Support - Evolutive Use of common database ‘Evolutive’ Adopted by all 6 NW Local Authorities Potential access to 26,000 businesses (once all registered on database) Population / cleansing of data underway Intention to migrate into national online database On-going process – marketing drive

Engagement and Communication Influence and collaborate with developers Promote opportunities www.northwaleseab.co.uk 40,321 page views since launch in October 2015 700 email subscribers @northwaleseab / @buegogleddcymru / @skillsnwales / @7NorthWales 3,000 connections / followers 4.7 million reach Local/ Regional response to intelligence requests

Business Readiness Programme Collaboration between Horizon, Welsh Government and North Wales Economic Ambition Board Bespoke programme owned by the NAMRC Piloted early 2015 Second Phase Nuclear Business Readiness Programme -manufacturing and engineering Specialist advice, support and training Launching soon

Employment & Skills Service – Local Employment Proposition to support developments at Wylfa Newydd and Associated Developments (initial focus on Wylfa Newydd) Formally engaged with Horizon – supportive in principle Ensure a sustainable supply of skills and workforce IACC, DWP and GLLM led HR resources and premises allocated To be piloted on Horizon’s Site Preparation & Clearance work

Enabling Infrastructure Ensuring there is an adequate provision of readily available sites & premises Influence schedule of transport projects - addressing the deficiencies in road and rail Improved Connectivity Undertake a Mapping Exercise to plot key infrastructure requirements on a regional basis

Future Priorities Influence developers (maximise opportunities and mitigate impacts) Effective management of resources and capacity Legacy Influence local and national activities Promote opportunities Enable local businesses and people to take advantage

Contact Dylan J. Williams NWEAB Supply Chain Programme Senior Responsible Owner Head of Regulation and Economic Development Isle of Anglesey County Council Anglesey Business Centre Bryn Cefni Business Park Llangefni LL77 7XA DylanWilliams@ynysmon.gov.uk (01248) 752435