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eLoran Timing Receivers

DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY

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14 Jan 2026 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Science, Innovation & Technology has completed a direct award procurement process for the supply of eLoran Timing Receivers, selecting Chronos Technology Limited as the supplier. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category in the navigation equipment industry. The contract, valued at £200,000 excluding VAT, runs from 2nd February 2026 to 31st March 2026. The procurement method used was a direct award, justified by Chronos Technology being the only supplier with the necessary technical capability. The Department is based in London, UK, while Chronos Technology is located in Lydbrook, UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in advanced navigation systems, particularly for those providing unique or proprietary technology that aligns with the specific requirements of government bodies. Companies operating as SMEs in central government public procurements, like Chronos Technology, may find similar direct award opportunities essential for securing growth through specialised product offerings. Such contracts not only provide financial benefits but also bolster business reputation as a trusted supplier to governmental organisations.

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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

Chronus 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/003208-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency 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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR SCIENCE, INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sigcommercialapprovals@dsit.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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