Remanufacture, Repair and Maintenance of TN54 & TN15 Transmissions and Final Drives for UK Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Defence · Awarded contract
AwardedRemanufacture, Repair and Maintenance of TN54 & TN15 Transmissions and Final Drives for UK Ministry of Defence
Awarded 19 Jan 2024
Awarded19 Jan 2024
Value£137,000,000.00
SupplierDavid Brown Santasalo UK Limited
AgencyMinistry of Defence
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Expires in 4y 2mo7y term, 40% elapsed
Awarded 19 Jan 2024Expires 18 Jan 2031
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The UK Ministry of Defence awarded a contract to David Brown Santasalo UK Limited for the remanufacture and whole assembly repair of TN54E/ETS and TN15E/E+ transmissions, associated assemblies, and final drives.
The single-source contract, valued at £137,000,000, was placed under the negotiated procedure without prior publication for technical reasons, as David Brown Santasalo is the proprietary owner of the design and the only supplier with the specific know-how required.
The framework agreement has a duration of 5 years with the potential for two one-year options.
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Remanufacture, Repair and Maintenance of TN54 & TN15 Transmissions and Final Drives for UK Ministry of Defence
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