Supply of CR2 & AS90 Obturators, Bolt Vent Axials, and Thrust Housings to UK MoD
Babcock Land Defence Limited · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of CR2 & AS90 Obturators, Bolt Vent Axials, and Thrust Housings to UK MoD
Awarded 05 Feb 2021
Awarded05 Feb 2021
Value£13,535,000.00
RegionNorth West
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Expires in 1y 3mo7y term, 82% elapsed
Awarded 5 Feb 2021Expires 4 Feb 2028
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Babcock Land Defence Limited awarded a contract to BAE Systems and GCS International Ltd for the supply of CR2 and AS90 obturators, bolt vent axials (BVAs), and thrust housings.
The contract, valued at £13,535,000, is a 7-year framework agreement with a single operator to supply spares and associated items for the UK Ministry of Defence.
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Supply of CR2 & AS90 Obturators, Bolt Vent Axials, and Thrust Housings to UK MoD
Won by BAE Systems, GCS International Ltd · Babcock Land Defence Limited
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