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GPS Spare Parts

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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13 May 2025 at 09:33

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "GPS Spare Parts" was conducted by the Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, UK, and focuses on the electronic and electrical spare parts for military aerospace equipment. This contract falls under the industry category of goods, specifically targeting the defence sector. The procurement utilised a limited method, specifically an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition due to technical reasons, and it identified Chronos Technology Ltd as the sole supplier for these goods. The contract, valued at £125,005.20, was signed on 13th May 2025, marking the completion of this procurement stage.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for Chronos Technology Ltd, an SME located in Lydbrook, UK, appointed as the exclusive distributor for the GPS spare parts supplied by General Dynamics Mission Systems based in the USA. Businesses involved in the production or distribution of military-grade electronic and electrical components might find similar future procurements appealing, particularly those with niche capabilities or specialisations that align with technically demanding contracts. As such processes often necessitate specialised skills or direct partnerships with OEMs, companies that can cultivate exclusive agreements may gain a competitive edge in the defence sector supply chain.

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Notice Title

GPS Spare Parts

Notice Description

GPS Spare Parts

Procurement Information

OEM based in the USA, General Dynamics Mission Systems, declared that their sole distributor within the UK is Chronos Technology Ltd.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0511b4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020737-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment


CPV Codes

35642000 - Electronic and electrical spare parts for military aerospace equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£125,005 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
monika.zembrowska100@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHRONOS TECHNOLOGY

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