Award of Twin Otter DHC6-300 Aircraft Maintenance and Support Contract to Ashe Aircraft Enterprises Ltd
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Twin Otter DHC6-300 Aircraft Maintenance and Support Contract to Ashe Aircraft Enterprises Ltd
Awarded 30 Mar 2017
Awarded30 Mar 2017
Value£3,000,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Ended 4y 7mo ago5y term
Awarded 30 Mar 2017Expired 29 Mar 2022
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UK Shared Business Services Limited awarded a contract to Ashe Aircraft Enterprises Ltd ta Rocky Mountain Aircraft for the service and maintenance of the British Antarctic Survey's four Twin Otter DHC6-300 aircraft.
The contract covers heavy maintenance at the contractor's home facility and line maintenance during deployments, including support for up to four licensed engineers in the Antarctic and Arctic.
The aircraft operate on wheel/skis and two are heavily modified for airborne science missions.
The contract duration is five years with review periods at Years 1 and 3, and the contract value is £3,000,000.
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Award of Twin Otter DHC6-300 Aircraft Maintenance and Support Contract to Ashe Aircraft Enterprises Ltd
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