Six-Year £8 Million Contract

Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL) has awarded an £8 million ($9 million) subcontract to Atec Engineering Solutions for robust power management systems for the Challenger 3 MBT programme.

Atec, a Manchester-based enterprise, will supply panels, switch boxes and junction boxes as part of an enhanced power management and distribution system. The six-year contract was signed by RBSL and Atec Solutions at DVD 2022 in Millbrook this week. “This contract is the latest in a series of UK supplier contracts awarded by RBSL for Challenger 3, ensuring the programme benefits from the best of British engineering and manufacturing whilst also sustaining valuable skills across the country,” commented Colin McClean, RBSL Managing Director.

John Bowden, Managing Director of Atec Engineering Solutions said “Atec have been building a strong relationship with RBSL over the past four years and we have been fortunate to be given the opportunity to bid into some critical defence projects. This is a significant and vital upgrade in capability for Challenger 3 and it aligns perfectly with our business strategy to grow our support to the UK MoD, whom we have supported in land, sea, and air applications for more than 75 years. We are excited to continue our relationship with RBSL and being part of the delivery of improved land capability in the UK.”

“Being awarded this contract gives Atec an opportunity to expand our capabilities in the land domain and provides long further long-term security to the business and its people. As a UK based SME, participating in this project will strengthen our role in the social value agenda, with increased recruitment and the ability to support our local communities with careers, work experience and apprenticeships.”