AmeyBriggs Secures £240 Million Contract to Manage MOD's Fleet of Construction and Materials Handling Equipment

A new joint venture between Amey plc and Briggs Defence has been chosen as the preferred supplier to deliver the MOD's (Ministry of Defence) new contract, MITER. With a value of £240 million over seven years, the contract will consolidate three separate contracts into one fleet management and maintenance provision arrangement. This will ensure a sustained and consistent service for British Armed Forces personnel on deployed operations at home and overseas.

Key Takeaways:

  • The seven-year contract is valued at £240 million and brings together three separate contracts under one single fleet management and maintenance provision arrangement.
  • The contract, known as MITER, involves the deployment and maintenance of key equipment used by the UK's Armed Forces around the world, as well as supporting military personnel in how to use it.
  • The Defence Mechanical Handling Equipment (DMHE), Protected Engineering Equipment, and C-vehicle Capability contracts now form part of the new consolidated MITER contract.
  • Around 180 staff and supply chain partners will be transferred into AmeyBriggs, a separate business, which brings together a wealth of knowledge, skills, and experience.
  • Briggs Defence has a proven track record of delivering successful MOD contracts and has been providing logistics solutions to the UK's Armed Forces since 1997.
  • Amey has successfully delivered part of the previous generation of the contract through its joint venture, ALC, providing construction and engineering equipment to UK service personnel.
  • AmeyBriggs is committed to ensuring the seamless provision of capability during the transition phase and aims to maximise technological developments to make continuous improvements to service delivery.

Statistics:

  • The contract is valued at £240 million over seven years.
  • The contract will consolidate three separate contracts into one fleet management and maintenance provision arrangement.
  • Briggs Defence has been providing logistics solutions to the UK's Armed Forces since 1997.
  • Amey has successfully delivered part of the previous generation of the contract through its joint venture, ALC.
  • Around 180 staff and supply chain partners will be transferred into AmeyBriggs.

Sources:

  • pivotalsources.com
  • Briggs Defence
  • Amey plc
  • Defence Mechanical Handling Equipment (DMHE)
  • Protected Engineering Equipment
  • C-vehicle Capability contracts