Ministry of Defence · Awarded contract
Awarded

Repair and Maintenance of Optronic Assemblies, Swarmlite and Protector Remote Weapon Systems

Awarded 10 Apr 2023

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Awarded10 Apr 2023
Value£15,000,000.00
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Expires in 3y 5mo7y term, 51% elapsed
Awarded 10 Apr 2023Expires 9 Apr 2030

Ministry of Defence awarded a contract to Thales UK Limited for the repair and maintenance of Thales Optronic Assemblies / Line Replacement Units (LRUs), Swarmlite and Protector Remote Weapon Systems (RWS).

The contract is a 5-year Framework Agreement valued at AUD 15,000,000, with provisions for two one-year options subject to satisfactory supplier performance.

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