Fleet Maintenance in Mali

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BACKGROUND

TDI has provided a turnkey vehicle maintenance solution to the United Nations in Mali since 2016, delivering scheduled and preventative maintenance, repairs and overhaul services, field maintenance and repair and vehicle recovery.

ACTION

Three bespoke tented workshops have been established in Northern Mali for the maintenance of light, heavy, armoured and soft skin vehicles, plants and equipment. The tented workshops are fitted with air conditioning, extraction ventilators and modern interlocking flooring technology and were built to provide a protective environment in heavy wind and high temperatures, and to withstand sand and rain storms.

On this contract, TDI also provides mobile recovery teams who perform mechanical repair and servicing for ground troop operations and road convoys throughout Mali.

OUTCOME

Although the teams have faced logistical and resupply challenges, they have completed over 1,000 minor repairs, more than 380 major repairs to MPV/APCs, 1,650 post mission inspections of the MPV/APCs with 670 having a full service and conducted over 170 vehicle recoveries.

TESTIMONIALS

“Exceeded all my expectations on this work, the professionalism and standard of the work process was exceptional... TDI played a big part in keeping my schedule on track.”

“I have found TDI to be very thorough and professional in carrying out their demining activities and I have no hesitation in recommending their services to prospective clients.”

“TDI continues to adapt to the changing requirements of the operational environment and we would have no reservations on recommending them for inclusion in further projects in challenging conditions.“

“TDI have conducted all operations with professionalism, enthusiasm and initiative. They have kept production going during extreme weather, when other subcontractors have not been able to maintain their operations.”

“The work completed to date has been to a standard exceeding expectations of WesternGeco.”

“(TDI) have conducted themselves in a professional and dedicated manner in all interaction with the Sudanese authorities and local population. In addition to this they have worked closely with the National Mine Action Centre when required and cooperated fully with all our partners in Darfur for which we are very grateful.”

“I am indebted to TDI for the intense and comprehensive training of Sibro’s National EOD Operators and the continuing mentorship of these teams…It is my fervent hope that TDI should continue its good work”

“We can certify that the professional relationship established early last year has yielded success in implementing a complex project and delivering the expected results. We value TDI as a reliable partner and are extremely satisfied with the cooperation to date.”

They have provided a professional and high level of clearance support as well as project management throughout the contract period. We would recommend them to any future contractor.”

It is very impressive to see how much you and the team have managed to achieve in extremely challenging circumstances. The project is really building momentum.

In May 2020, armoured vehicles of the Force had been silted up for several days so a recovery truck was needed. TDI personnel were escorted to the site and did an outstanding and effective job of assisting the vehicles. I would like to personally thank all those involved for their professionalism and their reactivity.

The Development Initiative