Repair of Axles, Transfer Boxes, and Prop Shafts for UK MoD Vehicle Programme
BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL GROUP PLC · Awarded contract
AwardedRepair of Axles, Transfer Boxes, and Prop Shafts for UK MoD Vehicle Programme
Awarded 15 Apr 2018
Awarded15 Apr 2018
Value£4,000,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Ended 1y 7mo ago7y term
Awarded 15 Apr 2018Expired 14 Apr 2025
About
Babcock International Group PLC awarded a contract to Harold L.
Smith (Transmissions) Limited for the repair of various axles, differentials, transfer boxes, and gear boxes under the Operational Support Vehicle Programme on behalf of the UK Ministry of Defence.
The contract, valued at £4,000,000, covers a 5-year enabling agreement with options for two additional one-year extensions.
The requirement was split into two lots: Lot 1 for axles and differentials, and Lot 2 for transfer boxes and gear boxes.
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Repair of Axles, Transfer Boxes, and Prop Shafts for UK MoD Vehicle Programme
Won by HAROLD L. SMITH (TRANSMISSIONS) LIMITED · BABCOCK INTERNATIONAL GROUP PLC
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