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eLoran Timing Receivers

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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16 Apr 2026 at 12:03

Award

14 Jan 2026 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "eLoran Timing Receivers" is conducted by the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology, headquartered in London, United Kingdom. This direct award contract was finalised with Chronos Technology Limited, a specialised supplier in navigation equipment, on 16 April 2026, with the contract period running from 23 January 2026 to 17 April 2026. The procurement falls under the industry category of navigation equipment and involves delivering prototype eLoran Timing Receivers, making it a targeted opportunity based on technical capabilities. Given its completion status, this contract highlights the strategic imperative to leverage bespoke technical solutions.

This procurement presents substantial business growth opportunities for enterprises involved in navigation technology and prototype development. The direct award process signifies the buyer's demand for specific technical offerings, suggesting that businesses with a focus on innovation and specialised technical capabilities would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. Companies operating within the small and medium-sized enterprise sector, like Chronos Technology Limited, who can uniquely cater to specialised government procurement requirements, stand to gain significant market traction through such contracts.

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Notice Title

eLoran Timing Receivers

Notice Description

Procurement of fully functioning prototype eLoran Timing Receivers from Chronus Technology. Chronus is the only suppler developing a system with suitable capability.

Procurement Information

Chronos Technology is the only suppler developing a system with suitable capability.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0605f0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034677-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

34933000 - Navigation equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2026 - 17 Apr 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2EG
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CHRONOS TECHNOLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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