Fagioli Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs) at Sellafield
Sellafield, Cumbria, UK · Ongoing (Sellafield decommissioning is a multi-decade program)
The judgement call
Account-gated at launchSellafield is one of the most complex nuclear sites in the world, with an ongoing decommissioning program that requires highly specialized heavy lifting and transport solutions. Fagioli, with its global expertise in heavy transport and a renewed presence in the UK market through Notus Fagioli, is a likely candidate for providing SPMT services for moving large modules and components during the decommissioning process. While specific public records directly linking Fagioli SPMTs to Sellafield are not readily available, their capabilities align perfectly with the demands of such a project.
Key engineering challenges
Safely and precisely moving large, potentially radioactive components within a highly secure nuclear site. - Planning and executing complex transport routes to minimize risks and adhere to strict safety protocols. - Managing the logistics of heavy transport in a sensitive and regulated environment.
Project facts
- Client / owner
- Sellafield Ltd (Nuclear Decommissioning Authority)
- Lead contractor
- Fagioli (for heavy transport services), various main contractors for Sellafield.
- Lead designers
- Fagioli (for transport solutions), Cometto (for SPMT manufacture)
- Project type
- decommissioning
- Scale
- Transport of large and heavy components during nuclear facility decommissioning; SPMTs are designed for loads up to 44 tons per axle line.
- Disciplines
- civil; mechanical; nuclear engineering; logistics; radiation protection
- Standards & frameworks
- Nuclear safety regulations, relevant transport regulations, CDM Regulations.
Sources: Fagioli.com (https://www.fagioli.com/en/heavy-transport) - Notus Fagioli (https://notus-fagioli.com/) - Sellafield Ltd (General project information: https://www.sellafieldsite.co.uk/) - Crane & Transport Briefing (https://www.cranebriefing.com/news/fagioli-returns-to-uk-market/8085153.article)