Ministry of Defence, DSG, Defence Support Group (DSG) · Awarded contract
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Calibration and Repair of Test and Measurement Equipment for UK MoD Tri-Service Community

Awarded 07 May 2018

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Awarded07 May 2018
Value£12,900,000.00
SupplierAllied Aerosystems Limited,DM Systems and Test Limited,Keysight Technologies UK Limited,Optical Test and Calibration Limited,TER Calibration Limited,Trescal Limited
AgencyMinistry of Defence, DSG, Defence Support Group (DSG)
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Ended 4y 6mo ago4y term
Awarded 7 May 2018Expired 6 May 2022

About

The Ministry of Defence, DSG, Defence Support Group (DSG) awarded a contract to Allied Aerosystems Limited, DM Systems and Test Limited, Keysight Technologies UK Limited, Optical Test and Calibration Limited, TER Calibration Limited, and Trescal Limited for the calibration and repair of test and measurement equipment used across the MoD Tri-Service community.

The multiple-supplier framework agreement, valued at £12,900,000, covers calibration and repair services, including on-site calibration and repair, collection, packaging, and delivery to Authority-nominated consignees, to OEM specifications, and ad-hoc calibration/repair.

The services are divided into 28 lots covering electrical and mechanical items in line with UKAS categorisation, with a duration of two years and potential extension for a further two years.

Suppliers are required to hold BS EN ISO 9001:2008 certification and each calibration facility must be a BS EN 17025 accredited laboratory.

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