Award

Pj PAXO

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Award

13 Oct 2025 at 10:19

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process titled "Pj PAXO," focusing on the supply of cord straps under the industry category of military research and technology. Located in London, England, this process has reached the award stage, having started on 15th September 2025 and concluding by 31st December 2025. Engaging the direct procurement method through a single tender action, the procurement was concluded under a threshold with a total awarded value of £5,800. The tender period ended on 31st July 2025, and the contract award was made public on 13th October 2025.

This procurement offers opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities aligned with military research and technology, to supply goods to the Ministry of Defence. The direct engagement through a single tender action is advantageous for smaller businesses capable of providing specialized materials or goods. Ritson Reid, an SME, successfully obtained this contract, showcasing opportunity for similar businesses looking to penetrate or expand within governmental procurement channels, specifically in goods and materials pertaining to military applications.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Pj PAXO

Notice Description

Cord Straps

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-499b8170-ec45-4764-a77e-a099a2c3c362
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d44c6d22-0d15-4c69-8875-ab4893d74965
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73410000 - Military research and technology

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£6,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,800 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
14 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
W12 7RZ
Post Town
West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Hammersmith and Fulham
Electoral Ward
College Park & Old Oak
Westminster Constituency
Ealing Central and Acton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RITSON REID

Further Information

Notice Documents

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