MINISTRY OF DEFENCE · Awarded contract
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HAMMERHEAD Life Extension (HHLE) In-Service Support for T23 Frigates

Awarded 31 Mar 2021

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Awarded31 Mar 2021
Value£1,308,097.27
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Ended 1y 7mo ago4y term
Awarded 31 Mar 2021Expired 30 Mar 2025

Ministry of Defence awarded a contract to Devonport Royal Dockyard Limited for the HAMMERHEAD Life Extension (HHLE), providing continued in-service support for the HAMMERHEAD system on T23 Frigates through to March 2025.

The contract, valued at AUD 1,308,097.27, was awarded as a single source to the incumbent supplier following the expiry of the original HAMMERHEAD contract on 31 March 2021, which had no extension options.

The HHLE procurement ensures sustainment of the infrastructure, hardware, and software components until the revised out of service date of 31 March 2025.

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