South West

The AACE group is an agile and trusted technical services solutions provider with a strong heritage in the Aviation sector. We specialise in delivering airworthiness system safety engineering, logistics and operational support assurance to both the public and private sectors. Our company has a huge breadth and depth of expertise in dealing with the UK MOD.  We are based in Bristol, close to the DE&S HQ at Abbey Wood, and have an excellent reputation within that organisation. Through our 40 employees and network of associates we are able to place technical and programme expertise quickly into roles and tasks to add specific capacity or capability. Please find more details at our website http://www.aace.co.uk/ 

Capabilities include: Integrated Logistic Support, Safety, Airworthiness, Compliance, Certification, Quality Management Systems, Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Accreditation, Training, Human Factors and Error Management, Technical Publications, Technical Documentation, Safety Cases, Hazard Logs, Business Resiliance, IT service provider.Cyber Essentials Plus, General Data Protection Regulation, Programme MAnaggement, Logistics, Engineering, Supply Chain, Goal Structuring Notation, Safety MAnagement, Defence Standard Approach for Training, Quality Assurance.

The origins of ABP go back to 1966 when we were primarily a contractor to the UK Ministry of Defence. Since then, ABP has grown considerably and established a strong international reputation as innovators in product design, manufacturing and engineering. Initially, we were known as AB Precision (Poole) Ltd – which is still our registered trading name – but we prefer it if you call us ABP.

Today, our teams work around the world to deliver expertise in special purpose Automation, postal mechanisation, explosive ordnance disposal, specialist military products, product design, value engineering and general handling systems.

What makes us special?

• Our combined in-house expertise in Automation, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Handling, Special Products and Spares Supply and Defence Equipment Support provides an unrivalled one-stop engineering solution our customers can depend on
• Our project management experience enables us to deliver consistently exceptional results for customers of every size
• We have developed a class leading product range; our expertise in Explosive Ordnance Disposal and military equipment sets the standard by which others are judged
• The unique structure in place at ABP with its opportunities for team cross-collaboration enables us to guarantee our customers that we will deliver – on time, every time
• Quality is at the heart of every customer solution we undertake. We design and manufacture a range of products to ISO 9001
• The ABP blend of experience, expertise and resources enables us to tailor solutions to the precise needs of our customers
• We run extensive customer support programmes, collaborating with your team to ensure technologies work for you as quickly as possible

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Aerosprite provides a fresh, innovative, integrated approach to solving information delivery problems with robust, certification-standard software solutions. Covering both product development and in-service operational applications with a wide range of experience and skills, AeroSprite provides a one-stop solution service for small, difficult problems in niche aerospace programmes.

Airbus is a leading aircraft manufacturer with the most modern and comprehensive family of airliners on the market, ranging in capacity from 100 to more than 500 seats. Airbus champions innovative technologies and offers some of the world’s most fuel efficient and quiet aircraft. Airbus has sold over 13.800 aircraft to more than 360 customers worldwide. Airbus has achieved more than 8,200 deliveries since the first Airbus aircraft entered into service. Headquartered in Toulouse, France.

An established UK Defence SME with a global reach, specialising in rugged electronics packaging, display systems, low signature cathodic protection and subcontract manufacturing.  Product ranges include:

• Electronics Cabinets and Enclosures
• Multifunction Operator consoles,
• Panel PC and LCD displays
• Low Signature Cathodic Protection Systems

These products are designed and manufactured by Aish Technologies in its modern, secure facility in Poole, England.  Aish products benefit from a number of core competencies:

• Electronics hardware integration
• Protection of electronics in harsh environments
• Signature management relating to corrosion protection
• Design of rugged operator workstations and displays
• Post design and support services
• Value engineering and design for production
• Water cooling for naval and military systems

Customers that have taken advantage of Aish Technologies’ unique blend of experience and innovation include BAE Systems, Thales, Lockheed Martin, SEA, Babcock, Electric Boat and Force Protection.

AKKA is a multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy with activities spanning the defence, aerospace, automotive and rail sectors. Working with OEMs and Tier one suppliers, we provide unrivalled support on a local and transnational basis.

ALDSU Consultancy Limited (ACL) is a macro Small Medium Enterprise (SME) focusing on the delivery of consulting services and tailored learning solutions to develop and enhance military operational readiness. Combining creative training opportunities with Live Virtual and Constructive (LVC) simulation capabilities ALDSU offers realistic, flexible and cost effective training opportunities to learn and develop.  Services include:

a. Delivery of Virtual & Constructive Simulations, Simulation Integration & Development;

b. Virtual Exercise Training, Management & Support (HICON, LOCON, War Gaming, Mentorship);

c. OPFOR Expertise and Exercise Design Support;

d. JISR/ISR & Intelligence Exercise Design & Support:

e. Simulation Terrain Database Generation & Management;

f. Simulation Terrain Development (on-site) Training using Terra Tools;

g. Exercise Scenario, Incident Generation & MEL/MIL Scripting.

Established in 2015 in the UK, ALDSU has a global perspective. Through the knowledge, global reach and capability of its collaborative associations, coupled with core technical and programme management expertise, ALDSU is able to identify and deliver the right solution for every unique requirement.

Allen-Vanguard are globally renowned providers of Electronic Countermeasures to government and security forces around the world.  Their range of operationally proven products provide a capability that can be applied to the whole continuum of operations and scenarios which may encounter Radio Controlled IEDs and/or drones (UAS). 

The vehicle countermeasure systems are fielded extensively with leading NGOs, OGDs and Peace Keeping organizations as well as with numerous Private Security Companies.  Allen-Vanguard’s core technology is at the heart of the US SYMPHONY program, the only system authorized by the US for provision to coalition forces.  The manportable systems provide a powerful capability that can be used in the full range of dismounted scenarios and can also be used as a substitute vehicle capability.

In addition to the vehicle and manportable systems Allen-Vanguard offers full training and support packages that can provide users with a truly turnkey capability solution to the threat.

Altran ranks as the undisputed global leader in Engineering and R&D services (ER&D), following its acquisition of Aricent. The company offers clients an unmatched value proposition to address their transformation and innovation needs. Altran works alongside its clients, from initial concept through industrialisation, to invent the products and services of tomorrow. For over 30 years, the company has provided expertise in aerospace, automotive, defence, energy, finance, life sciences, railway and telecommunications. The Aricent acquisition extends this leadership to semiconductors, digital experience and design innovation. Combined, Altran and Aricent generated revenues of €2.9 billion in 2017, with some 45,000 employees in more than 30 countries.

Amfax has over thirty years’ experience in providing engineering design and manufacturing solutions to the aerospace and defence industries. Specialising in software, electronic and electro-mechanical design. Our core capabilities cover everything from project management, consultation, design, manufacturing, testing, documentation to training and long term system support.

Amfax has built on its strong partnership with National Instruments (Platinum Partner) to become a world class test system solutions provider, delivering high quality, high performance and cost effective automated test equipment (ATE).

We have also developed our own PCB and PCBA ground breaking measuring solution for safety/mission critical applications – Amfax a3Di.

Capabilities: ISO9001, AS9100, Automated Test Equipment (ATE), PCB/PCBA Measuring System, Engineering  Consultation, Design and Manufacture, Avionic Equipment, Electro-Mechanical Equipment,  Wiring Harnesses and Cables, Build-to-Print, PCBA assembly, PDS and Through Life Support.

We are problem solvers and solution providers, designing and manufacturing engineered textile solutions for the safety and securement needs of the global aerospace and defence markets. We specialise in engineering quality and innovative products that withstand high dynamic stress loads and provide safer, more efficient airframe restraints & barrier solutions, cargo handling & movement systems and RPG protection for armoured vehicles. We work collaboratively with our customers to produce the best results and offer support services, including aftermarket spares, AOG and MRO.

AmSafe Bridport is focused and committed to providing quality products and timely, cost-effective solutions to customers worldwide. We have made great strides with our engineered textile solutions and we manufacture unique products including -

Cargo Product Line:

• Fire Containment and Thermal Covers
• Lightweight Pallet Nets and TSO C172 Tie Down Straps
• Helicopter Under-slung Load Equipment (HUSLE)

Airframes Product Line:

• 9 Barrier Nets and Bulk-hold Baggage Nets
• Smoke Curtains & Fire Barriers
• Escape Slide MRO and Escape Slides/Emergency Oxygen PMA Cylinders

RPG Protection Product Line:

• Tarian Rocket Propelled Grenade (RPG) Armour System

Anglo has an unrivaled reputation for composite engineering excellence and the provision of innovative solutions across a wide spectrum of the worlds major markets: these include Defence, automotive, machine tools, aerospace and healthcare.
Anglo Krempel has a particular capability in the manufacture of composite radomes and antenna shrouds/covers.

APSYS (Airbus Group Subsidiary) is a company headquartered in (Paris) and having operations globally. APSYS is an engineering services company of 350 engineers in the fields of Risk Management.
APSYS support the Certification strategy of major Global Aerospace and Defense players. Our activities pertains to:
- Systems safety and certification
- Process Assurance (DO178C and DO254)
- RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability)
- ILS (obsolescence management, definition of the maintenance plan)
- SMS (Safety Management System)

APSYS has a proven return on experience in providing added value through consulting (firm and fix price) to support:
• Aircraft (Rotary and fixed wings) Manufacturers
• Systems / Equipment suppliers to support complex and next generation (or advanced) systems development (including IMA).
• Civil (FAA / EASA) and Military environment
• The complete robustness of the supply chain (Suppliers monitoring / approval and key critical aspects of the FMEA / P-FMEA on the FAL).

Apto Solutions Limited is an ISO 27000 certified niche technical consulting business with particular interest in secure cloud delivered services.

Large investments are challenging, and all have their own processes and constraints. At Arke, we understand this. We’ve got unrivalled expertise in supporting military and offshore platform procurement decisions. We can help you at any point in your project lifecycle – from early research, through life concept studies, development and manufacture, and in service life to end of life disposal.

Everything we do is delivered by our team of specialists who together combine the disciplines of Naval Architecture, Manufacture, Support, Systems and Software Engineering, Financial Mathematics and Business Analysis. 

Arke is an independent and impartial business. We are not tied to any commercial or manufacturing interest, so we’re able to give you what you need the most – the best advice.

Arktis design and manufacture advanced integrated detection systems that detect and categorize radiological and nuclear materials with an unprecedented level of accuracy and reliability. Arktis was incorporated in 2007 leveraging an extensive understanding of nuclear physics and applying this knowledge to the design and production of next generation radiation detection systems. Arktis has now expanded to include businesses in the US and the UK.  Since its inception, Arktis has followed a strategic growth path employing highly skilled engineers and scientists who have developed proprietary radiation detection technologies based on research originally undertaken at CERN and ETH Zurich. A range of next generation systems is being offered, which can be used across a wide variety of applications and markets.

ADL manages a 35 year PFI (2006-41) to deliver the infrastructure for the British Army in Aldershot and Salisbury Plain.