Buyer Name: Ministry of Defence
Buyer Address: Zone D, Ground Floor, Ministry of Defence Main Building, London, UKI32, SW1A 2EA, United Kingdom
Contact Email: Benjamin.callistan101@mod.gov.uk
Buyer Name: Ministry of Defence
Buyer Address: Zone D, Ground Floor, Ministry of Defence Main Building, London, UKI32, SW1A 2EA, United Kingdom
Contact Email: Benjamin.callistan101@mod.gov.uk
The provision of specialist diving equipment required to maintain essential operational capability.
No linked documents found for this notice.
Lot 1 Status: complete
Document Description: Not published
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