Conversion of 18-Tonne Truck for South Wales Police Specialist Search Recovery Team
South Wales Police · Awarded contract
AwardedConversion of 18-Tonne Truck for South Wales Police Specialist Search Recovery Team
Awarded 09 Jul 2015
Awarded09 Jul 2015
Value£106,500.00
SupplierWH Bence (Coachworks) Limited
AgencySouth Wales Police
RegionWales
CategoryPublic Safety & Security
Ended 10y 10mo ago6mo term
Awarded 9 July 2015Expired 8 Jan 2016
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South Wales Police awarded a contract to WH Bence (Coachworks) Limited for the conversion of a USUV to replace the current 18-tonne Mercedes Atego, including a bespoke rear body build to meet the operational requirements of the Specialist Search Recovery Team.
The contract value was £106,500.
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Conversion of 18-Tonne Truck for South Wales Police Specialist Search Recovery Team
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