Ministry of Defence · Awarded contract

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Supply of Digital Optical Micrometers for UK Ministry of Defence Aircraft Inspection

Awarded 01 Mar 2023

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Awarded01 Mar 2023

Value£79,400.00

SupplierAviation Spares and Repairs Limited

AgencyMinistry of Defence

RegionWest Midlands

CategoryDefense & Aerospace

Expires in 4mo4y term, 92% elapsed

Awarded 1 Mar 2023Expires 28 Feb 2027

About

Ministry of Defence awarded a contract to Aviation Spares and Repairs Limited for the supply of Digital Optical Micrometers.

The contract covers the procurement of the 8400K Digital Optical Micrometer, mandated for use on aircraft and aircraft equipment across the Defence Air Environment for the inspection of windows and canopies in accordance with OEM and NAVAIR Systems Command and Air Publication documentation.

The 8400K model, with NATO Stock Number 6650-01-220-8942, is used to measure and evaluate the width or depth of scratches, cracks, pits, corrosion, dents, and other blemishes in various materials, as well as thickness, depth of crazing, depth of fractures, and width of embedded voids in transparent materials.

The contract value is £79,400.

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