UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED · Awarded contract

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Refit and Maintenance of RRS Discovery Research Vessel

Awarded 26 Aug 2016

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Awarded26 Aug 2016

Value£116,822.00

SupplierMMS Ship Repair& Dry Docks Ltd

AgencyUK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryTransport & Logistics

Ended 10y 2mo ago1d term

Awarded 26 Aug 2016Expired 27 Aug 2016

About

UK Shared Business Services Limited awarded a contract to MMS Ship Repair & Dry Docks Ltd for the refit and maintenance of the RRS Discovery vessel, including overhauls of one main engine (8WL20) and relocation of the forward davit arm to accommodate larger lifeboats, with work scheduled to minimize running days and allow post-refit sea trials before the next science cruise.

The contract value was AUD 116,822.

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