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Ministry of Defence

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Ministry of Defence

Buyer Address: Building B15, MoD Donnington, Telford, TF2 8JT, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Attn: Bilinska-Powroznik Dorota

Contact Email: dorota.bilinska-powroznik@babcockinternational.com

Status
Unknown
Procedure
limited
Value
77468000.0 GBP
Published
29 Aug 2025, 08:15
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
50412000 - Repair and maintenance services of testing apparatus
Region
n/a
Awarded To
V L Test Systems Limited
Official Source
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Description

Babcock Land Defence Ltd, acting as agent for the UK Ministry of Defence, has awarded a contract with VL Test Systems Limited for The Calibration, Repair and Maintenance of Roller Brake Testers (RBT), Wheel Play Detectors (WPD) and Headlamp Beam Testers (HBT) for a duration of 4 Years with 3x1 optional years.

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