A construction partner has been confirmed for the £200m redevelopment of the former West Burton Power Station in Nottinghamshire.

The ILIOS consortium, led by Kier Group and Nuvia with partners AL_A  Architects, Aecom and Turner & Townsend will build the UK’s first prototype fusion energy plant.

The winners overcame competition for the build contract from Inovus Infrastructure, consisting of Balfour Beatty and Vinci alongside AtkinsRealis, Mott Macdonald and WSP and a Ferrovial Mace JV.

Simon Matthews, programme director for ILIOS said: “This is a significant milestone in the UK’s transition to clean energy.

“Following an extensive and collaborative procurement stage, we are proud to be selected as construction partner and to be part of this innovative and transformative chapter in energy supply.

“We will help advance the UK’s future energy resilience and decarbonisation ambitions, supporting economic and regional growth, high-quality jobs and the development of a long-term, UK-based, fusion supply chain.”

UK Fusion Energy CEO Paul Methven added: “The appointment of ILIOS as our Construction Partner marks a significant milestone.

“Their combined experience in major infrastructure, safety critical engineering and complex site transformation gives us real confidence as we move from planning into delivery.

“This partnership will help ensure that West Burton becomes a leading centre of fusion innovation and a cornerstone of the UK’s future clean energy landscape.”

ILIOS will be responsible for every aspect of construction at the West Burton site, including:

•  Acting as the principal design and build contractor
• Delivering all construction work under STEP leadership
• Managing all early enabling works
• Coordinating design integration, civil engineering, buildings and site infrastructure
• Overseeing supply chains, logistics and sequencing
• Meeting all safety, sustainability and quality requirements
• Providing continuity and capability across a build programme leading to the prototype fusion plant’s planned operation in 2040.