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title: "CHC/628 700217320 GMSS Support Contract"
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# CHC/628 700217320 GMSS Support Contract

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d93e32c-6856-4096-9873-5a8c9d54923d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract titled "CHC/628 700217320 GMSS Support Contract" for technical support services related to the ongoing management of GMSS hardware and software. This contract, valued at £8,430,521, spans a duration of four years, commencing on 9 December 2021 and concluding on 30 November 2025. The procurement process followed a limited method via a negotiated procedure without prior publication, with the tender period closing on 7 December 2021. The project's primary location is within the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in technical support services, IT infrastructure, and systems management. Businesses with capabilities in providing ongoing product support, hardware maintenance, and software updates would be well-positioned to compete for similar future tenders. Additionally, larger firms with experience in government contracts may find this an advantageous space for collaboration or expansion.

## Notice

CONTRACT AWARD NOTICE - The Authority has placed a contract with Thales UK Ltd with a duration of 4 years for the ongoing support of the extant GMSS hardware and software, including laptops and servers. Thales UK Ltd will further provide under the terms of the contract technical support and support management services in relation to the GMSS.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c97dbf37-15a3-4ea8-bad2-3e5bfe281f4e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,430,521 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £8,430,521 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8QW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Filton |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THALES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2021 at 18:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c97dbf37-15a3-4ea8-bad2-3e5bfe281f4e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c97dbf37-15a3-4ea8-bad2-3e5bfe281f4e
  23rd December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/394425e5-cfb7-4817-82c5-72b1cac0ac3c
  Master Contract

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