Ministry of Defence, C&C, · Awarded contract
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24/7 Multilingual Emergency Helpline for MOD Hazardous Substances Transport

Awarded 31 Jul 2019

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Awarded31 Jul 2019
Value£58,560.00
SupplierRICARDO
RegionSouth West
CategoryPublic Safety & Security
Ended 3y 3mo ago4y term
Awarded 31 July 2019Expired 30 July 2023

Ministry of Defence, C&C, awarded a contract to RICARDO for the provision of a 24-hour, 365-day multilingual telephone-based emergency helpline for hazardous substances, mixtures, and articles supplied by the MOD.

The service supports emergency services and other authentic callers dealing with incidents worldwide, delivers detailed reports on notified incidents, and provides SME technical expertise and first-aid advice during incidents or emergencies involving hazardous substances under MOD control.

The contract value is AUD 58,560.

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