Serco books $323M job to modernize arctic space base
This radar unit and support bulidings are part of the Pituffik Space Base in Greenland where Serco will be leading energy system modernization. Gettyimages.com/ THOMAS TRAASDAHL / Contributor
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Nick Wakeman
The company will upgrade power systems at a site in Greenland that supports missile defense and space surveillance capabilities.
Serco Inc. has secured a four-year $323 million contract to modernize the Pituffik Space Base in Greenland.
Pituffik was formerly known as Thule Air Base and supports missile warning, missile defense and space surveillance missions.
The site is locked by ice for nine months each year, which means energy is a challenge and priority. Serco said Thursday that it will build a temporary backup power plant while upgrades are made to the current backup plant.
“This contract award builds on Serco’s strong capabilities in systems design and installation, as well as our exemplary past performance on defense construction projects,” said Tom Watson, Serco Inc.’s chief executive.
Serco Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of Serco Group, the U.K.-headquartered government services contractor.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Space Force are Serco’s primary customers on the project.
Serco has also teamed with Aarsleff, a Denmark-headquartered engineering and construction company.
Greenland is a Danish territory and Pituffik is the Defense Department’s northernmost facility.