Technology Centre

Veolia Nuclear Solutions (VNS) UK specialises in solving complex challenges through innovative engineering solutions.

Our goal is to provide detailed, relevant insights that empower our clients to make informed decisions and implement fit-for-purpose solutions. With a deep commitment to excellence, VNS delivers engineering expertise to find practical, sustainable answers to the industry’s most complex concerns. We proudly present our cutting-edge manufacturing, assembly capabilities and integrated test facilities designed to meet the demands of the nuclear industry.

Strategically Located Facilities

Our operations are based near Oxford:

Technology Centre: 18 Nuffield Way, Abingdon

At this location, we:

• Design, build and test systems tailored to client requirements
• Develop prototypes
• Provide operational training
• Conduct assembly and commissioning
• Perform mock-up testing.
• Facility Specifications

Equipped to meet the most demanding requirements, our centres feature:

• Large assembly areas: 30m x 23.5m & 34m x 15m
• Research & Development Section: Dedicated air-conditioned zone (~10m x 5m) plus 12.5m x 5.75m flexible-use mezzanine area
• Control Room for testing simulation and training of remote handling solutions
• Well-stocked lifting equipment store featuring 10T Gantry Crane, lifting A-frames and an electric forklift truck
• Mechanical Workshop: 11m x 10m with machining capability
• Electrical Workshop: 8m x 7.5m, air-conditioned
• Dedicated build and test room: 9.2m x 7.5m

Prototyping, Testing and Development

We employ an Elementary Test and Development approach, ensuring a step-by-step, results-driven process to create the optimal solution.

Our facilities are equipped for advanced testing and features:

• Actuator test rigs
• Dynamometers
• Bench and portable oscilloscopes
• Data acquisition and electrical test equipment
• Pressure testing equipment
• Load testing equipment
• Thermal imaging devices.