MINISTRY OF DEFENCE · Awarded contract

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Supply, Installation, and Maintenance of Load Bank and Switchgear for Diesel Generator at HMS Sultan

Awarded 02 May 2018

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Awarded02 May 2018

Value£315,002.00

SupplierMachine Tool and Engineering Services Limited

AgencyMINISTRY OF DEFENCE

RegionSouth West

CategoryDefense & Aerospace

Ended 6y 3mo ago2y 3mo term

Awarded 2 May 2018Expired 1 Aug 2020

About

The Ministry of Defence awarded a contract to Machine Tool and Engineering Services Limited for the supply, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of a load bank and switchgear for a diesel generator at HMS Sultan.

The purpose is to replace existing equipment to support Marine Engineer operator and maintainer training at DSMarE, ensuring military personnel are trained in line with Training Requirement Authority mandated Training Objectives.

The scope includes design, construction, delivery, installation, and commissioning of the load bank and associated switchgear to support Instructor Led Training in Watt Hangar at DSMarE, along with electronic installation drawings detailing connectivity.

The contract value is £315,002.

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