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714506451- CLS for Telebrief - TN

Defence Equipment and Support

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Defence Equipment and Support

Buyer Address: MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol, UKK12, BS34 8JH, United Kingdom

Contact Email: DefComrcl-SystemsGuidance@mod.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
direct
Value
2800000.0 GBP
Published
15 Apr 2025, 11:07
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
06 Jul 2025, 23:00
Contract End
06 Jul 2027, 22:59
Category
n/a
CPV
50334400 - Communications system maintenance services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Thales UK Limited
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Provision of Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) of the Falkland Island Telebrief Systems at Mount Pleasant Complex (MPC), Falkland Islands (FI) and United Kingdom (UK).

Linked Documents

No linked documents found for this notice.

Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot 1 Status: complete

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Awards

Award Title: CLS for Telebrief

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