GE Secures £590,689 Contract for Tide-Class Switchboard Training
The UK Ministry of Defence is set to contract GE Energy Power Conversion UK Limited for £590,689 to train engineers on Tide-class switchboards. This initiative is crucial for maintaining the operational capability of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary's tankers.

The UK Ministry of Defence plans to award a five-year contract worth £590,689 to GE Energy Power Conversion UK Limited for technical training on the 690V switchboards and frequency converters of Tide-class tankers. The contract is expected to commence on 1 September 2026 and run through 31 August 2031, with the earliest signing date on 26 August 2026.
The training will accommodate twelve personnel annually and is necessary for RFA systems engineers to proficiently manage onboard maintenance and fault diagnosis, enhancing platform availability. The four Tide-class tankers, built by Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering, provide essential support to Royal Navy operations. This training initiative underscores the importance of technical expertise in maintaining naval readiness.




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