OXFORDSHIRE, UK. February 18th, 2026 – Leading UK pressure vessel manufacturer LTi Metaltech Ltd has been awarded a contract in excess of £45 million by Sellafield Ltd to manufacture and supply SRP Products for Sellafield’s Product and Residue Store Retreatment Plant (SRP).
Once commissioned, the Sellafield Product and Residue Store Retreatment Plant (SRP) will safely receive special nuclear material packages from existing storage locations across the Sellafield site before retreating them into new 100-year packages for safe storage. The SRP facility will enable all special nuclear materials to remain safe and secure in its store into the next century and beyond, playing a key role in delivering Sellafield’s purpose to create a clean and safe environment for future generations.
Under the contract, LTi Metaltech will deliver products designed to support the re-packaging of special nuclear materials to nuclear quality requirements, with rigorous inspection and full material traceability embedded throughout manufacture. The team will work closely with Sellafield and project stakeholders throughout mobilisation and delivery to ensure all items meet technical, regulatory and schedule expectations.
LTi Metaltech was selected for its high-integrity manufacturing approach, specialist capability and a delivery model designed to ensure consistent, repeatable supply over the life of the contract. Sellafield’s evaluation recognised LTi’s strong production capacity, robust material traceability and inspection controls, and a structured development pathway aligned to SRP requirements. The tender also demonstrated added value through resilience of supply and support for Net Zero aims.
As part of the SRP contract, LTi Metaltech has also committed to delivering social and economic value in Cumbria. This includes addressing local skills gaps by offering places at its welding school in Oxfordshire, partnering with local SMEs on manufacturing and quality initiatives, and establishing a Cumbrian facility to support warehousing, assembly and logistics. The contract will also create new apprenticeship opportunities, target disadvantaged groups for employment, and dedicate staff time to volunteering within the local community.
Across the contract term, SRP will require multiple product types, with projected demand ranging from approximately 4,500 to 9,500 units, depending on product category. Delivery will be split into two phases: an initial three to four year development phase, followed by a 10-year volume production phase aligned to programme needs.
“This contract is an important milestone for LTi Metaltech and a strong endorsement of our high-integrity manufacturing capability,” said Edgar Rayner, Managing Director of LTi Metaltech.
“It strengthens the foundation for significant future growth – including the creation of high-value, high-skill jobs in our local community and, over time, in Cumbria through the development of our first dedicated footprint there.
“It also accelerates our investment plans: expanding our manufacturing capability, bringing in technology and expertise from across the LTi Group, and introducing new capabilities from outside the Group. This programme allows us to scale in the right way – safely, sustainably and with long-term benefit to the communities we operate in.
“We also have further opportunities progressing across multiple sectors, including energy and medical programmes, and expect to share updates on additional contract awards as approvals complete.
“We are proud to support Sellafield’s SRP work, and it reflects our ethos of Making Stuff That Matters – delivering high-integrity products for projects where safety and reliability are critical.”
Gareth Frazer, Head of Manufacturing and Engineering Solutions for Sellafield Ltd, said: “This is another step forward for the Sellafield Manufactured Products Team. LTi are a new addition to our supply chain, and this contract is the first to use our New Product Introduction process. They have demonstrated great capability in the tender process for SRP Products and are already making positive moves to support our local supply chain and community. The MPO team and I are looking forward to working with LTi to deliver these mission-critical products.”
LTi Metaltech is part of the wider LTi Group, strengthening delivery through additional engineering and technology support from LTi Metalltechnik (Germany) and nuclear experience within the group through LTi Vessco.
The award supports the UK’s long-term nuclear decommissioning mission and highlights the value of trusted domestic manufacturing in delivering safe, responsible outcomes.
LTi Metaltech has a long track record in safety-critical fabrication and continues to invest in capability, quality systems and skilled people to support complex nuclear work.
Further details on scope and delivery milestones will be shared in line with project approvals.
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