Transparency Notice - MP50 Radios Support & Repair Contract

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    "description": "This contract is for the Support and Repair of the MP50 Transceiver Hand-Held Radios, corresponding Basestations, and Ancillaries, operated with the PNG wireless intercom system in use on the Chinook HC Mk 5/6/6A and Jupiter HC Mk2 Aircrafts by the British Armed Forces. The contract provisions will include; the repair or repair by replacement of items as required, technical support, and options to procure additional equipment if required during the contract term, as well as an option to extend the term of the contract.",
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