Agratas, Tata’s gigafactory company, has selected Sir Robert McAlpine to create the facility, near Bridgwater in Somerset.

Sir Robert McAlpine will now start preparations for the development, which is scheduled to be operational in 2026. Preparatory works have been underway at the site for several months already, with piling for Building One expected to commence in the coming weeks.

Joe Hibbert, VP for Capital Projects at Agratas commented: “The beginning of this partnership with Sir Robert McAlpine is another pivotal moment for our nationally significant project. The team brings an unrivalled commitment to technical excellence, client service, sustainability and exemplary project delivery, and most importantly, they live and breathe our shared vision of placing community at the heart of everything we do.”

Tata owned Jaguar Land Rover will be the main UK customer, but the batteries will likely be used but other automotive companies and in energy storage.

Once all phases of construction are complete, the 40GWh facility is set to be the biggest of its kind in the UK and by the early 2030s will contribute almost half of the projected battery manufacturing capacity required for the UK automotive sector.

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