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University of Sheffield Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre (Factory 2050), Sheffield / Rotherham, England·In developmentNuclear

Rolls-Royce SMR module development facility, University of Sheffield AMRC

  • StagePlanned; £2.7m first phase of a wider £15m+ work package at AMRC Factory 2050
  • Value£15m+ work package (first phase £2.7m)
  • Next milestoneProduction of working module prototypes
  • Last checked1 November 2026
Source: Rolls-Royce SMR, Our progress →

What has changed on this project, and when

  • Stage: Planned; £2.7m first phase of a wider £15m+ work package at AMRC Factory 20502 November 2026 · previously: In development, programme/prototype activity within existing AMRC Factory 2050 buildings; no site construction
  • Status: In development2 November 2026 · previously: At tender
  • Value: £15m+ work package (first phase £2.7m)2 November 2026 · previously: £15m+ programme (phase one £2.7m)

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