Supply of Testing and Measuring Machines and Equipment to the Ministry of Defence
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Testing and Measuring Machines and Equipment to the Ministry of Defence
Awarded 06 Oct 2015
Awarded06 Oct 2015
Value£4,500,000.00
SupplierAlpha Electronics (Southern) Ltd
AgencyMINISTRY OF DEFENCE
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Ended 9y 1mo ago2y term
Awarded 6 Oct 2015Expired 5 Oct 2017
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The Ministry of Defence awarded a contract to Alpha Electronics (Southern) Ltd for the supply of machines and equipment for testing and measuring, under reference LSBU10/1146, valued at £4,500,000.
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