Bristol Aero Collection Trust · Awarded contract

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Relocation and Installation of Large Heritage Aerospace Objects for Bristol Aerospace Centre

Awarded 01 May 2016

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Awarded01 May 2016

Value£15,250.00

SupplierKings Heavy Haullage

AgencyBristol Aero Collection Trust

RegionSouth West

CategoryTransport & Logistics

Ended 9y 6mo ago1y term

Awarded 1 May 2016Expired 7 May 2017

About

Bristol Aero Collection Trust awarded a contract to Kings Heavy Haullage for the transportation and installation of large heritage objects from the Brabazon Hangar to the new Bristol Aerospace Centre.

The scope involved moving aeroplanes, inert guided weapons, aero engines, and other aerospace-related items as complete, display-ready units, including placement onto display mounts and stands.

The contractor coordinated with BACT volunteers to address each item's unique handling requirements, such as fragile perspex and unstable tyres, and liaised with exhibition designers Event on the movement timetable and final positioning.

The contract value was AUD 15,250.

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