Procurement of Extended Range Fuel Tank Roller Frames for Chinook Helicopters
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE · Awarded contract
AwardedProcurement of Extended Range Fuel Tank Roller Frames for Chinook Helicopters
Awarded 03 Sep 2019
Awarded03 Sep 2019
Value£74,481.51
SupplierMEL AVIATION LIMITED
AgencyMINISTRY OF DEFENCE
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Ended 4y 2mo ago3y term
Awarded 3 Sept 2019Expired 2 Sept 2022
About
The Ministry of Defence awarded a contract to MEL Aviation Limited for the procurement of Extended Range Fuel Tank (ERT) Roller Frames to support ERTs at Forward.
The roller frames function as trolleys/trailers/dollies used for transporting fuel tanks around airfields, hangars, and on and off Chinook Helicopters.
The contract includes the initial purchase of 15 roller frames in two sizes, with a duration of 3 years and a support element for spares and additional roller frames as required by the Chinook Delivery Team.
The contract value is AUD 74,481.51.
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