Ministry of Defence, C&C, C&C · Awarded contract

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Real Life Support Provision for Watchkeeper Operational Field Trials at West Wales Airport

Awarded 20 Jul 2017

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Awarded20 Jul 2017

Value£130,000.00

SupplierWest Wales Airport Ltd

AgencyMinistry of Defence, C&C, C&C

RegionWales

CategoryDefense & Aerospace

Ended 9y ago4mo term

Awarded 20 July 2017Expired 5 Nov 2017

About

Ministry of Defence, C&C, C&C awarded a contract to West Wales Airport Ltd for real life support provision during the Watchkeeper Operational Field Trials.

The contract covered the establishment of a tented camp with cooking facilities, ablutions, water, power, and infrastructure to accommodate 80-120 personnel over a seven-week trial period from 18 September to 5 November 2017.

The value of the contract was £130,000.

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