Amey has announced it will bid to secure the UK MOD Training Estate Support Contract (TESC) contract supported by Babcock International Group plc and Elior UK
The contract provides industry support across a range of services across the UK MOD’s Defence Training Estate.
The Defence Training Estate covers 200,000 hectares, equating to approximately 1% of the UK’s landmass, and is used for training for all three of the Armed Forces.
Amey and Babcock also have a proven track record of delivering successful MOD contracts both independently and through ALC, a 15-year joint venture.
Valued at approximately £800m, this contract delivers industry support to training and integrated facilities management, encompassing built estate facilities management, catering, accommodation and cleaning services, rural estate management, grounds maintenance.
The team brings a unique blend of skills and experience and an understanding of the requirements of the MOD.
Elior UK has a wealth of experience in specialist Defence catering, cleaning and retail services and delivers contracts across MoD Hebrides SFM, the FMSP Portsmouth Dockyard and previously within three large Defence SMACs – Wessex, East Midlands and Kent.
The tri-party relationship will be led by Amey and managed collaboratively to incorporate practice and innovation to enable transformation and optimise outcomes for the Defence training enterprise.
The depth of Defence Estate knowledge and the strong, collaborative relationship that exists between Amey and the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), will ensure a seamless transition of service with a focus on maximising technological developments and innovative solutions to drive continuous improvement and underpin transformation.
An affordable and sustainable estate
Craig McGilvray, managing director for secure infrastructure at Amey, said: “Amey remains committed to supporting the MOD in their intent to improve the experience of the Armed Forces where they work, live and train.
“The unequalled capability and capacity of Babcock and Elior will allow us to draw on the vast knowledge and experience of all parties to ensure we deliver a safe, compliant, affordable and sustainable estate, remaining sensitive to social, environmental and heritage considerations, and deliver the improvement and innovation necessary to transform the Defence Training Estate to meet the expectations of Defence and other users today and tomorrow.”
Stewart McCulloch, head of sales UK at Elior UK, added: “The partnership with Amey builds on our successful relationship delivering large-scale projects with Babcock International Group.
“Together we offer a compelling proposition of complementary infrastructure and facilities management expertise that will deliver huge benefits and value to the Training Estate Support Contract.
“We are committed to delivering a step-change in both the quality of nutritious food and the whole catering and cleaning experience itself.
“Over the last year we have demonstrated we can adapt quickly and are leading the way with regards to technological innovations.
“Our teams across Elior are providing leading catering, hospitality and cleaning services to over 1,400 clients all around the UK, delivering over 17 million meals annually, from those located in large cities to more remote and isolated areas.”
