Refurbishment of Counterweights for 25m Antenna at Chilbolton Observatory
UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED · Awarded contract
AwardedRefurbishment of Counterweights for 25m Antenna at Chilbolton Observatory
Awarded 31 May 2020
Awarded31 May 2020
Value£139,040.00
SupplierWH Scott and Son Engineers Ltd
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryManufacturing & Industrial
Ended 6y 4mo ago1mo term
Awarded 31 May 2020Expired 2 July 2020
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UK SHARED BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED awarded a contract to WH Scott and Son Engineers Ltd for the refurbishment of counterweights on the 25m antenna at Chilbolton Observatory.
The contract, valued at £139,040, involved the removal of all counterweights, manufacture of a new set, structural survey of supporting elements, preparation and painting of affected surfaces, and re-installation.
Deliverables included a project management plan, daily progress updates, a structural survey report, and certification of materials and processes.
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