Griffin-Woodhouse, a West Midlands based company with a manufacturing heritage of more than 230, has secured a long-term contract as Key Supplier/Subcontractor to Briggs Marine, to supply chain and accessories to the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in UK, Gibraltar, Cyprus, Ascension and Falkland Islands.
The contract, which is the single largest in GWEC’s history, has been awarded by Briggs Marine Contractors, a Scottish based company which itself recently secured the MoD’s contract for the Supply and Maintenance of Authority Moorings, Markers and Targets. GWEC will provide equipment to Briggs for both maintenance and replacement programmes on a range of critical mooring infrastructure used by Submarines, Ammunition berths, Warships and Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA), amongst others.
GWEC was previously a long-term supplier of mooring equipment to Royal Maritime Auxiliary Service (RMAS), before being contracted by Serco Marine under the Future Provision and Continued Provision of Marine Services contracts (FPMS & CPMS) respectively and will therefore bring its knowledge and experience to bear against this new Agreement with Briggs.
About the new contract, David Timmington, Managing Director of GWEC commented,
“…the relationship between our company and the Ministry of Defence can be traced back decades, and we are therefore thrilled to have been selected by Briggs to continue this incredibly important work. This contract represents an important part of the continued growth of GWEC, alongside other key markets including our established work within the oil & gas sector and future opportunities regards floating offshore wind.”
Commenting further, David said,
“…the importance of securing the British fleet around the world cannot be underestimated and we believe our continued close working relationship with Briggs will help deliver the extraordinarily high standards demanded by the ‘Next Generation’ contract.”
Of GWEC’s appointment, Iain Ross, Director of Port and Marine Services at Briggs commented,
“Continuing to work with GWEC, with whom we have extensive experience under both FPMS & CPMS contracts, will be invaluable in ensuring Briggs Marine delivers this critical programme of works to the Ministry of Defence.
We look forward to drawing on GWEC’s exacting standards and technical expertise to help maintain the high level of service expected by the MOD throughout the duration of the contract.”
About Griffin-Woodhouse
Griffin-Woodhouse (GWEC), established in 1790, is a world leader in the supply of offshore mooring chains and accessories. Trusted across oil, gas, defence, and renewables in +50 countries, its heritage and technical expertise ensures proven reliability and capability to deliver both standard and bespoke solutions.
Website: www.gwec.co.uk
About Briggs Marine
Briggs Marine is a leading provider of marine and environmental services, specialising in port and marine operations, subsea and environmental support and vessel charter. The family-owned and operated company has over 50 years’ experience in offering clients’ comprehensive solutions to minimise risk exposure and gain competitive edge. By leveraging its successful track record across the full spectrum of marine operations, Briggs Marine enables its customers to focus on and achieve their own strategic goals.
Website: www.briggsmarine.com
Media Contacts:
Griffin-Woodhouse (GWEC)
David Timmington
Managing Director
E: sales@gwec.co.uk
Briggs Marine Contractors
Erica Skoukine
Marketing Manager
E: enquiries@briggsmarine.com
