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title: "Pj PAXO"
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buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
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# Pj PAXO

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-499b8170-ec45-4764-a77e-a099a2c3c362

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process titled "Pj PAXO," focusing on the supply of cord straps under the industry category of military research and technology. Located in London, England, this process has reached the award stage, having started on 15th September 2025 and concluding by 31st December 2025. Engaging the direct procurement method through a single tender action, the procurement was concluded under a threshold with a total awarded value of £5,800. The tender period ended on 31st July 2025, and the contract award was made public on 13th October 2025.

This procurement offers opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with capabilities aligned with military research and technology, to supply goods to the Ministry of Defence. The direct engagement through a single tender action is advantageous for smaller businesses capable of providing specialized materials or goods. Ritson Reid, an SME, successfully obtained this contract, showcasing opportunity for similar businesses looking to penetrate or expand within governmental procurement channels, specifically in goods and materials pertaining to military applications.

## Notice

Cord Straps

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d44c6d22-0d15-4c69-8875-ab4893d74965 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Sep 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £6,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,800 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | West London |
| Postcode | W12 7RZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI33 Kensington & Chelsea and Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Local authority | Hammersmith and Fulham |
| Electoral ward | College Park & Old Oak |
| Westminster constituency | Ealing Central and Acton |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RITSON REID |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73410000 - Military research and technology

## Release History

- 13 Oct 2025 at 10:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d44c6d22-0d15-4c69-8875-ab4893d74965

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d44c6d22-0d15-4c69-8875-ab4893d74965
  13th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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