Support and Maintenance of Hypobaric Chamber Training Facility at RAF Henlow
Ministry of Defence, Air Support, Flight Simulation and Synthetic Trainers Project Team (FSAST PT) · Awarded contract
AwardedSupport and Maintenance of Hypobaric Chamber Training Facility at RAF Henlow
Awarded 15 Sep 2020
Awarded15 Sep 2020
Value£350,000.00
SupplierVacuum Furnace Engineering Ltd
AgencyMinistry of Defence, Air Support, Flight Simulation and Synthetic Trainers Project Team (FSAST PT)
RegionEast of England
CategoryDefense & Aerospace
Expires in 2mo6y 4mo term, 97% elapsed
Awarded 15 Sept 2020Expires 31 Dec 2026
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Ministry of Defence, Air Support, Flight Simulation and Synthetic Trainers Project Team (FSAST PT) awarded a contract to Vacuum Furnace Engineering Ltd for the support and maintenance of the hypobaric chamber training and testing facility at RAF Henlow.
The contract, valued at AUD 350,000, covers the upkeep of equipment used for altitude training and testing.
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Support and Maintenance of Hypobaric Chamber Training Facility at RAF Henlow
Won by Vacuum Furnace Engineering Ltd · Ministry of Defence, Air Support, Flight Simulation and Synthetic Trainers Project Team (FSAST PT)
£350Kawarded
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