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West Cumbria Sites Stakeholder Group 6 January 2011 presented by the Britain’s Energy Coast Business Cluster Chair Jonathan Marshall and Vice Chair Steve McClure. BECBC Operating in West Cumbria, England. Founded in 2003 as West Cumbria Business Cluster
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West Cumbria Sites Stakeholder Group 6 January 2011 presented by the Britain’s Energy Coast Business Cluster Chair Jonathan Marshall and Vice Chair Steve McClure
BECBC Operating in West Cumbria,England • Founded in 2003 as West Cumbria Business Cluster • Rebrand as BECBC to align with BEC • A private sector led group of companies • Members include world class, innovative companies, as well as small, local organisations • Originally formed to facilitate the nuclear supply chain in West Cumbria • Now has a broader energy and local business remit
BECBC – Vision and Mission BECBC’s vision is:to be the voice of energy business in West Cumbria and lead the development of business in Britain’s Energy Coast BECBC’s mission is:to play a pivotal role in the supply chain transformation of the West Cumbrian economy and infrastructure and establishing West Cumbria as Britain’s Energy Coastandto become the first choice for suppliers to meet the UK nuclear and energy related industries
BECBC – Membership • 120+ members - from sole traders to multinationals • Collaborate and create working partnerships • Network and understand the capabilities ofother member organisations • Share knowledge and opportunities www.westcumbriabusinesscluster.org.uk
BECBC – Member Meetings • Monthly Member Meetings (3 hours) • Includes networking time • 2 or 3 key presentations on opportunities (October 2010 speakers: John Clarke (NDA), Russ Mellor (Sellafield/NMP) and Martin Carroll, Vinci Construction) • Member presentation slot • Feedback from and to the BECBC Board • Member news
BECBC – Initiatives • eboc’09 • Sector Groups • BECBC Business Awards Dinner • eboc’11 • BECBC website/WCDA portal • Training • BECBC Business Development Director
BECBC – Member Sector Groups The new BECBC Sector Groups : • Construction and Manufacturing • Nuclear New Build • Nuclear Decommissioning and Waste(including Storage) • Renewable Energy • Professional Services • Socio Economic/Political • Transport and Logistics
WHAT THE SUPPLY CHAIN HAS TO OFFER • Existing skills • Fast reaction • Comparatively lower overheads • Hotbed of innovation • Centre of excellence
SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUES • Availability of statistics • Flowdown of Sellafield terms • Procurement Selection Criteria – minimum levels • Framework agreements – size and length of contracts • Tier 2 responsibility – policing • Is collaboration working ? • Are there any alternative models ? • Making the EU Regulations work for you • Legacy and a centre of excellence