Barum & Dewar is proud to announce a significant six-figure contract win with Thales UK, marking another large and complex project in the company’s growing defence portfolio.

Under the contract, Barum & Dewar will deliver a total of 28 containers across 8 different specifications, ranging from large, fully engineered aluminium containers to compact plastic Peli style cases, each designed to support the complex requirements in support of the UK Submarine Programme through Thales UK. Thales UK have recently been awarded the MSET contract by the MOD.

Thales UK’s contract will enhance the Royal Navy’s ability to maximise time at sea through improved modular support capabilities. As part of this strategic initiative, Barum & Dewar will provide specialist protective packaging solutions to enable safe, secure and efficient handling of critical equipment, supporting both operational readiness and long-term equipment life.

This highly technical project involves complex design and engineering work, as well as rigorous testing, to meet the demanding standards of the defence sector. From initial concept through to delivery, Barum & Dewar’s experienced team will manage each container’s journey, ensuring it meets the performance, protection, and integration needs of Thales and the end users in the Royal Navy.

David Frame, Managing Director, Barum & Dewar commented, “This win is a real achievement for B&D and one we are extremely proud of. Supporting Thales on the contract reflects the trust placed in our team to deliver highly complex and technical solutions. It’s a true testament to the capability, innovation, and commitment that defines our work. As part of Macfarlane Packaging Group, Barum & Dewar is seeking to expand its presence and partnership model more widely within the UK MOD and with key defence primes such as Thales UK.”

Stephen McCann, Managing Director of Thales OME, Glasgow, “I’m delighted that Thales is collaborating with supply chain partners like Barum and Dewar. Partnerships such as these will ensure the continued success of Thales and the Royal Navy’s Maritime Sensor Enhancement Team (MSET) programme, and the crucial mission to protect the UK and maintain the security of the world’s critical sea lanes.”

This milestone contract not only strengthens Barum & Dewar’s position within the UK defence supply chain but also demonstrates the company’s ability to scale and deliver on high-value, multi-faceted projects that are central to national defence and operational efficiency.