Rolls-Royce SMR and GBE-N Mobilise UK Supply Chain for First Small Modular Reactors

Over 400 suppliers gathered on Ynys Môn to explore opportunities supporting the delivery of the UK's first small modular reactors at Gwyndod.

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More than 400 suppliers from across the UK and the international nuclear industry convened on Ynys Môn to support the delivery of the UK’s first small modular reactors (SMRs) at Gwyndod.

The 'Delivering Together' conference, held at Coleg Menai’s Llangefni Campus, brought businesses face-to-face with the joint Gwyndod delivery team. This event marked a significant step in mobilising the supply chain and building the industrial capability required for this flagship project.
Over two days, delegates heard about the opportunities presented by the programme, the necessary capabilities and standards, and how businesses can prepare to join the supply chain. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) also received tailored guidance on engaging with the wider Gwyndod project supply chain. Rolls-Royce SMR and GBE-N delivered presentations and shared practical advice to assist businesses of all sizes in participating in the programme, including dedicated meet-the-buyer sessions.
Rolls-Royce SMR and GBE-N aim for 70% of the Gwyndod project's content to be sourced from UK-based companies, creating and sustaining thousands of jobs locally and across the UK. More than 300 apprentices are expected to be supported during construction, with a focus on filling opportunities locally wherever possible.
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"Our golden age of nuclear will create thousands of skilled jobs, attract billions of pounds of investment, and help drive down bills over time. Gwyndod’s small modular reactors will create new opportunities for a generation of young people across North Wales, supporting growth through the UK supply chain, and delivering clean, homegrown nuclear power for the whole of Britain."

Michael Shanks MP · Minister for Energy
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"The Welsh Government is committed to maximising Gwyndod’s economic, employment and supply-chain benefits for Wales. Our ambition is not simply to host the project, but to secure lasting value through skilled jobs, opportunities for Welsh businesses and stronger local supply chains. Wales brings an experienced and highly skilled workforce, with expertise spanning professional, technical and trade roles. This provides a strong foundation for Welsh businesses and workers to play a substantial role in delivering what marks a new chapter for the British nuclear industry as the first SMR build."

Adam Price · Welsh Government Cabinet Minister for Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy
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"As we continue to make great strides with the Gwyndod project, it was inspiring to see such a significant level of interest and excitement from the supply chain to find out more about how they can get involved, and even better to be able to host such an event on Anglesey itself at Coleg Menai. The attendance of Ministers from both UK and Welsh Governments across both days of our event perfectly emphasised how serious we are about delivering the project together; we truly are all one “Team Gwyndod!"

Simon Roddy · CEO of Great British Energy – Nuclear
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"The Gwyndod project is our opportunity to transform the way nuclear power is delivered. Our repeatable, factory-built approach will provide greater certainty and reduce delivery risk, while creating a national industrial capability that can support a UK fleet of Rolls-Royce SMRs and the huge export order opportunity, starting with those already secured in Czechia and Sweden. This event has brought the organisations and expertise behind that ambition together with a focus on Delivering Together. We are now energising the Gwyndod supply chain and building the enduring partnerships that will turn our plans into action."

Chris Cholerton · Rolls-Royce SMR Chief Executive
Together, Rolls-Royce SMR and GBE-N aim for Gwyndod to provide clean, affordable power for generations, while transforming UK industry and creating lasting opportunities for communities in North Wales and across the UK.
Based on information from the official source: Great British Energy – Nuclear (27/10/2026)