Awarded

Repair of Gun and Safety Critical Items for UK Ministry of Defence

Awarded 08 Aug 2021

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Awarded08 Aug 2021
Value£11,280,000.00
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Ended 3mo ago5y term
Awarded 8 Aug 2021Expired 7 Aug 2026

Babcock International Group PLC awarded a single source contract to Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land Limited (RBSL) for the repair of gun and safety critical items and associated items, valued at £11,280,000.

The repair requires access to proprietary technical information and repair specifications held exclusively by RBSL, which the UK Ministry of Defence does not possess, necessitating the single source award due to the safety critical nature of the requirement.

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