Buyer Name: Ministry of Defence
Buyer Address: Rm 221, 24 Store, HMNB Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO1 3LT, England
Contact Name: Lee White
Contact Email: lee.white132@mod.gov.uk
Buyer Name: Ministry of Defence
Buyer Address: Rm 221, 24 Store, HMNB Portsmouth, Portsmouth, PO1 3LT, England
Contact Name: Lee White
Contact Email: lee.white132@mod.gov.uk
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