---
title: "CHC/628 GMSS Contract Extension VTN"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ef16"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-12-04"
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# CHC/628 GMSS Contract Extension VTN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ef16

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079894-2025 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (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

- 4 Dec 2025 at 16:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079894-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://des.mod.uk/

## Provenance

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