Babcock wins Army power generator support contract

Babcock has been awarded a contract to provide in-service support for the British Army’s Field Electrical Power Supplies (FEPS) generators under a deal worth up to GBP 36 million over eight years.

The contract will see the company deliver maintenance, repair and overhaul services for the Army’s deployable power generation systems, which provide electricity for communications equipment, lighting and other critical infrastructure during operations and training exercises.

FEPS generators are used across the British Army to supply reliable electrical power to tactical communications networks and support facilities in environments where fixed infrastructure is unavailable. Under the agreement, Babcock will take responsibility for the full lifecycle support of the generator fleet, including asset management aimed at improving availability and reliability during deployments.

The company said the work will be delivered from three locations across the UK and will create around 20 new jobs requiring engineering and technical expertise. Babcock already acts as a strategic support partner to the British Army, providing maintenance and asset management services for a range of vehicle fleets and equipment.

Through the new contract, the company will apply its existing asset management framework to the FEPS fleet to ensure generators remain operational and ready for rapid deployment when required.

Kate Robinson, Managing Director of Through Life Equipment Support at Babcock, said the agreement strengthens the company’s role in supporting frontline capabilities.

“This contract supporting FEPS enables the British Army to operate and ensure that they have the power they need, when and where they need it,” she said. “This new agreement strengthens our relationship with our customer and demonstrates Babcock’s integrated approach to complex asset management, powering our Armed Forces on the frontline.”