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CHC/628 GMSS Contract Extension VTN

Ministry of Defence

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Ministry of Defence

Buyer Address: Bristol, UK, United Kingdom

Contact Email: kerry.maginess-roberts100@mod.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
2500000.0 GBP
Published
04 Dec 2025, 16:24
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
71356300 - Technical support services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Thales UK
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Provision of support services to the Ground Mission Support System

Linked Documents

No linked documents found for this notice.

Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: Amendment to facilitate a twelve (12) month extension of the GMSS Contract

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Lowest price

Contracts

Contract Title: Ground Mission Support System (GMSS) Support Contract

Awards

Award Title: Ground Mission Support System (GMSS) Support Contract

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