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Corps Security has won a five-year contract to provide essential security provisions for the ExxonMobil Fawley Refinery and Chemical Plant.
The contract was awarded following ExxonMobil’s stringent procurement process, which saw the Corp’s team visit the Fawley site to understand the complex nature of the security provisions. The site is designated part of the critical national infrastructure, responsible for supply of 20 per cent of the UK’s fuel requirements, so it was essential that the security provider understood the complexities and operational needs of the contract.
Commenting on the contract award, Andy Topp, Sales and Marketing Director at Corps Security said: “ExxonMobil have a critical role to play in the national infrastructure of the country, so we are pleased that the customer noticed the efforts of our team to understand the needs of the site. We are delighted to be working with them and welcome our new colleagues to the team too.”
A spokesperson from ExxonMobil added: “Corps were the successful bidder out of the eight security companies that were invited to tender. We look forward to working with the Corps team, to ensure that our Site Security team remain motivated and have the best possible opportunities to progress in their careers.”
The terms of the deal will see 46 colleagues transfer to the Corps Security team with immediate effect.
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