Repair, Calibration, and Maintenance Services for Aircraft Component Test Equipment Awarded to MEL Aviation Limited
Ministry of Defence · Awarded contract
AwardedRepair, Calibration, and Maintenance Services for Aircraft Component Test Equipment Awarded to MEL Aviation Limited
Awarded 30 Jul 2024
Awarded30 Jul 2024
Value£2,700,000.00
SupplierMEL Aviation Limited
AgencyMinistry of Defence
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Expires in 1y 9mo4y term, 57% elapsed
Awarded 30 July 2024Expires 29 July 2028
About
The Ministry of Defence, acting through Babcock Land Defence Limited, awarded a four-year framework agreement to MEL Aviation Limited for the repair, calibration, and maintenance of aircraft component test equipment.
The contract includes provisions for three one-year options, subject to satisfactory supplier performance.
The contract value is £2,700,000.
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