Type 31 frigate: Babcock announces supply chain contracts

Rolls-Royce is now a major supplier to the programme with its brand MTU, delivering the main engines and diesel generators for the Frigates, which will be manufactured in Germany. Renk will provide the main reduction gearboxes, and MAN Energy Solutions will supply the propellers and propeller shaft lines.

Blunox is contracted to supply the exhaust environmental equipment that significantly reduces emissions from the main engines and diesel generators. Combined with the subcontract placed with Darchem Engineering, will supply the intake and exhaust systems for the main engines and generators, rounding out the key propulsion system subcontracts.

We are also pleased to announce award of the Chilled Water Plant subcontract with Novenco AS, providing critical system capability for the HVAC system.

The Type 31 programme aims to deliver prosperity into shipbuilding and the extended supply chain. The scale of this investment, principally in design, engineering, project management, procurement and advanced manufacturing skills, hopes to have an enduring positive impact on the UK.

Sean Donaldson, managing director for energy & marine, said: “Team 31 have committed to a programme of investments to deliver prosperity in line with the National Shipbuilding Strategy. We are delighted to welcome these key suppliers to the supply chain for the Type 31 frigate programme, and we continue to engage with additional suppliers to support this exciting programme for Babcock and the Royal Navy.”

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