Provision of Watchkeeper Support, Maintenance & Training Service to UK MoD UAS Team
Ministry of Defence, Combat Air, Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) Team · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Watchkeeper Support, Maintenance & Training Service to UK MoD UAS Team
Awarded 31 Mar 2019
Awarded31 Mar 2019
Value£125,743,718.00
SupplierThales UK Limited
RegionSouth West
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Ended 2y 7mo ago5y term
Awarded 31 Mar 2019Expired 31 Mar 2024
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Ministry of Defence, Combat Air, Unmanned Air Systems (UAS) Team awarded a contract to Thales UK Limited for the provision of contractor logistic support for the Watchkeeper system, including supply of spares, equipment storage, maintenance and repair, training support, engineering and engineering safety support, and maintenance of technical documentation.
The contract value is AUD 125,743,718.
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Provision of Watchkeeper Support, Maintenance & Training Service to UK MoD UAS Team
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