Calibration, Repair and Maintenance of Roller Brake Testers, Wheel Play Detectors and Headlamp Beam Testers for UK Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Defence · Awarded contract
AwardedCalibration, Repair and Maintenance of Roller Brake Testers, Wheel Play Detectors and Headlamp Beam Testers for UK Ministry of Defence
Awarded 20 Aug 2025
Awarded20 Aug 2025
Value£19,367,000.00
SupplierVL Test Systems Limited
AgencyMinistry of Defence
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Expires in 2y 10mo4y term, 30% elapsed
Awarded 20 Aug 2025Expires 19 Aug 2029
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Babcock Land Defence Ltd, acting as agent for the UK Ministry of Defence, awarded a contract to VL Test Systems Limited for the calibration, repair and maintenance of Roller Brake Testers (RBT), Wheel Play Detectors (WPD) and Headlamp Beam Testers (HBT).
The contract has a duration of 4 years with 3x1 optional years and a value of £19,367,000.
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Calibration, Repair and Maintenance of Roller Brake Testers, Wheel Play Detectors and Headlamp Beam Testers for UK Ministry of Defence
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