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CHC/628 GMSS Contract Extension VTN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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04 Dec 2025 at 16:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has commenced a procurement process concerning the extension of the Ground Mission Support System (GMSS) Support Contract. The contract, classified under technical support services, falls within the services industry category and is intended for operations primarily in the South West region of the United Kingdom (region UKK). The current procurement stage is the 'award', with the contract having been signed on 28th November 2025, indicating its active status. Utilising a limited procurement method, this extension does not involve the publication of a contract notice due to technical reasons and the lack of suitable tenders during prior competitive procedures.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in defence support services, particularly those with expertise in technical support systems. The contract is with the Ministry of Defence, a significant sector player, thereby providing access to a critical market and potential future collaborations. Given the specialised nature of the requirement, large enterprises with bespoke capabilities, such as Thales UK, who are already involved as suppliers, are well-positioned to take advantage of this extension for business growth and expansion within the defence sector. Subcontracting opportunities may also exist, offering further avenues for qualified suppliers to engage with this prestigious contract.

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Notice Title

CHC/628 GMSS Contract Extension VTN

Notice Description

Provision of support services to the Ground Mission Support System

Lot Information

Lot 1

Amendment to facilitate a twelve (12) month extension of the GMSS Contract

Procurement Information

This is a contract extension to an existing contract let under the SSCR 2014, with all previous justifications remaining extant.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ef16
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079894-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated without publication of a contract notice
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71356300 - Technical support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kerry.maginess-roberts100@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
TLK South West (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THALES

Further Information

Notice URLs

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