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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Shipbuilding Update

16 November 2022 · Ministry of Defence

Proposed by Ben Wallace Con Wyre and Preston North

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At a glance

Key points

  • The Fleet Solid Support ship programme has selected Team Resolute as the preferred bidder.
  • Team Resolute will receive a 1.6 billion contract to build three solid support ships for the Royal Navy.
  • The contract will create over 1,000 jobs and numerous graduate and apprentice opportunities across the UK.

Issue summary

The statement provides an update on the Fleet Solid Support ship programme, announcing the selection of Team Resolute as the preferred bidder.

Action requested

Team Resolute will be awarded a £1.6 billion contract to manufacture three solid support ships for the Royal Navy, pending final approvals from Ministers and HM Treasury. This will create over 1,000 jobs in UK shipyards and generate hundreds of graduate and apprentice opportunities across the country.

Key facts

  • Team Resolute comprises Harland & Wolff, BMT and Navantia UK.
  • The contract is worth £1.6 billion (before inflation).
  • Team Resolute will invest £77 million in shipyard infrastructure.
  • Ship modules will be constructed at Harland & Wolff’s facilities in Belfast and Appledore.
  • Final assembly will take place at Harland & Wolff’s shipyard in Belfast.
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