Linaker partners with defence company Babcock International

Following a competitive five-way tender process, technical specialist in engineering maintenance services, Linaker, has been awarded the framework with defence company, Babcock International Group, to supply hard service maintenance to its UK wide Defence Support Group (DSG) portfolio.

The eight figure contract will see Linaker and Babcock work together to create a new standard of collaboration moving toward a relational contract with shared goals and values accredited to ISO 44001.

Linaker will deliver hard service maintenance for Babcock at sites where Babcock delivers critical equipment and vehicle support services to the British Army. Linaker says it tailors its services to the unique needs of its clients, always applying its pioneering people-first, technology-driven approach to form “genuine partnerships that deliver consistently high levels of service”.

The Babcock DSG portfolio will form the first of many portfolios covered by the framework and includes 26 army base sites across the UK. This first portfolio is going to focus on the building blocks of culture and technology, working with the current onsite team to ensure they are fully immersed into the new partnership via support and training, whilst a further 16 engineers will be brought on board to facilitate contract delivery.

Andy Stewart at Babcock International said: “Our DSG facilities are critical for keeping the British Army’s vehicles and equipment operationally ready, so this announcement is good news for national security. We’re excited to embark on this partnership with Linaker who demonstrated an exciting new approach to the sector with a focus on technology whilst keeping people at the centre of their business.”

Claire Curran, Managing Director at Linaker commented: “The framework of this new partnership absolutely aligns with Linaker’s core values of care, reliability and trust. We could not be prouder to be part of supporting service men and women across the UK.”