RVA Group is pleased to announce its appointment by Peel NRE (part of Peel Land) as Specialist Project Managers, Demolition Engineers and CDM Principal Designer for the decommissioning and demolition of the former CF Fertilisers ammonium nitrate production facilities, Ince, Cheshire. The project represents the first step in the redevelopment of the Ince site as part of Peel’s vision to drive clean growth by re-energising redundant sites and transforming the site and (in this case) incorporating into its adjacent Protos development.
As part of this role, RVA is delivering full planning and procurement support for specialist materials surveys and the demolition works, before supporting Peel throughout the execution phase of this transformational project.
The scope includes:
- Preparing sanction grade estimates for the demolition works including estimating quantity and value of scrap metal
- Supporting engagement with local authorities on demolition planning requirements under the Buildings Act and General Permitted Development
- Developing the technical scope of work, design risk assessments, specifications and CDM Pre‑Construction (Demolition) Information for both the asbestos surveying and demolition works
- Managing prequalification and validating shortlisted suppliers
- Preparing a fully detailed tender package including commercial and contract specific documentation
- Managing the tender process, to include tender review, assessment of proposed methodologies, programmes and resources, commercial analysis, bid clarification, and ultimately recommending preferred suppliers for both the survey and demolition activities
- Providing ongoing site-based contractor management and supervision throughout the execution programme
- Supporting Peel as an ‘Intelligent Friend’ expert in asbestos surveying, decommissioning, dismantling and demolition
Having previously successfully completed major decommissioning and demolition projects for CF Fertilisers and other blue-chip clients, RVA is ideally placed to support Peel on this complex project. The hazardous nature of any material residues from the manufacturing processes must be robustly mitigated. Additionally, the opportunities for recovering and realising full value through high value material harvesting are being managed in accordance with defined protocols to assure best value for Peel.
RVA’s ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 certified Integrated Management System is specifically designed and developed to manage complex decommissioning, dismantling and demolition projects in complex industrial environments.
RVA asbestos SME, Sean Atkin, is currently leading the project on site and supporting the surveying organisation to complete thorough and detailed HSG264-compliant surveys. Sean’s training as a BOHS P405 Asbestos Manager and BOHS P402 Asbestos Surveyor is proving invaluable in ensuring that the surveys are thorough and without caveat, so reducing risk further down the project timeline.
RVA’s Managing Director, Richard Vann said:
“We are delighted for RVA to be partnering with Peel in the next chapter for the Ince site. The investment that Peel have made in sourcing a specialist and experienced project team for the decommissioning, asbestos removal and demolition demonstrates its commitment to EHS excellence in the project. Peel’s drive for clean growth focusing on the circular economy will help the UK achieve net zero by 2050 and support the region in its actions to achieve climate emergency targets.
This project further strengthens the excellent working relationship between Peel and RVA, and we look forward to supporting the safe and efficient delivery of the Ince decommissioning and demolition programme.”
Peel NRE Site Manager for the Ince site said:
“Peel continues to oversee a demolition programme at the former CF Fertilisers site, where RVA’s extensive experience and sector-leading expertise are proving integral to ensuring that all safety, health, environmental and commercial expectations are fully met by contractors operating on site.
Peel’s project team has been consistently impressed by RVA’s professionalism, technical capability and organisational strength. Their support is playing a key role in preparing the site for its next chapter, as it transitions toward becoming a strategic location for low‑carbon industrial development.”
Protos clusters together innovative technologies in energy generation and resource management that are leading the way on the clean growth agenda. As we move towards net zero carbon emissions, Protos can help businesses meet their sustainability objectives and develop a blueprint for the rest of the UK.
The area around Protos is at the forefront of UK manufacturing and home to a concentration of energy intensive users. Our aim is to deliver low-carbon energy directly to industrial customers through a local energy grid with a local CO2 network capturing their emissions.
Decarbonising industry will not only help the UK meet our zero carbon goals, it will also help to protect and grow the high value manufacturing jobs that have made this region thrive.
Further information is available here: https://www.protos.co.uk/
