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Our History

Key company events since CMCA(UK) was founded in 1997

11/01/1997

CMCA(UK) Founded and First Codification Contract won among 6 contractors

Central Management Catalogue Agency (UK) Limited or CMCA(UK) as we are more commonly known, began its roots in the garage of our Chairman. Sporadically moving to larger premises over the years to the two premises we now work from today at Brindley Court in Worcester and Yate, near Bristol.

11/01/1997

12/01/1997

CMCA(UK) becomes ISO registered

CMCA(UK) first became ISO registered shortly after it was established in 1997, the first of many certifications.
12/01/1997

01/04/2003

CMCA(UK) wins second Codification contract

CMCA(UK) is one of four contractors awarded the Codification contract relet, to provide NATO Codification services to the UK Ministry of Defence (UK MoD).
01/04/2003

04/06/2005

CMCA(UK) introduces Component Monitoring

As a natural progression from its roots in Codification, CMCA(UK) branches out to deliver Component Monitoring Services.
04/06/2005

8/21/2005

CMCA(UK) undertakes pilot study for Rolls-Royce

The first pilot study CMCA(UK) conducted on behalf of Rolls-Royce was a success which led to our first Rolls-Royce contract being won in early 2006.
8/21/2005

01/04/2007

CMCA(UK) is one of 4 contractors to win third Codification contract

CMCA(UK) is one of four contractors awarded the Codification contract relet, to provide NATO Codification services to the UK Ministry of Defence (UK MoD).

01/04/2007

04/01/2007

CMCA(UK) moves to Pierpoint Street

Following several moves from various premises CMCA(UK) moves to largest premises to date in Worcester City Centre. 
04/01/2007

05/12/2009

CMCA(UK) introduces twin site environmentally controlled storage services

With the growth of the company and to meet the evolving demands of our customers, CMCA(UK) begins offering Environmentally Controlled Storage Services across two purpose built, ‘time-locked’ sites. This enables stored components to be strictly controlled to guarantee future availability.

05/12/2009

01/04/2010

CMCA(UK) wins fourth Codification contract

The Codification contract to provide NATO Codification services to the UK MoD is relet and CMCA(UK) win for the fourth time, among 3 other contractors.
01/04/2010

04/23/2011

CMCA(UK) moves to current site at Brindley Court, Worcester

To meet the growing needs of the business CMCA(UK) relocates to current site at Brindley Court.
04/23/2011

8/21/2012

CMCA(UK) awarded Rolls-Royce SABRe Quality System Certification

CMCA(UK) proudly becomes fully compliant to the Rolls-Royce Supplier Advanced Business Relationship (SABRe) certification, Rolls-Royce’s business performance and quality standard for suppliers. This is in addition to being chosen as one of only a handful of suppliers known as a Strategic Supplier of Rolls-Royce.
8/21/2012

06/11/2013

CMCA(UK) introduces Assured Total Obsolescence Management (ATOM) through life support

CMCA(UK) introduces ATOM to address obsolescence availability, supportability, and through life costs, from top to bottom.
06/11/2013

07/08/2013

CMCA(UK) becomes Exclusive European Provider of Q-Star Obsolescence Management Tool 

CMCA(UK) and QTEC Solutions announce an exclusive agreement to further enhance joint Obsolescence Management capabilities and extend joint global presence.
07/08/2013

04/01/2014

CMCA(UK) becomes the exclusive NATO Codification Contractor for UKNCB

After an intense bidding process CMCA(UK) is awarded a single source contract to perform NATO Codification on behalf of the United Kingdom National Codification Bureau (UKNCB) and all three branches of the UK Armed Forces until late 2018.
04/01/2014

06/06/2014

Introducing the CMCA(UK) Apprenticeship Scheme

CMCA(UK) launch an Apprenticeships Scheme to contribute towards the current youth education and employment predicament by providing a work placement designed to help a young apprentices gain the skills and experience needed to progress in their chosen career.
06/06/2014

07/15/2014

CMCA(UK) conducts REACH pilot study

CMCA(UK) successfully conducts initial REACH pilot study on behalf of one of our blue chip customers
07/15/2014

10/09/2014

CMCA(UK) agree a Joint Venture with MFDM Holdings to develop and deliver the Malaysian Operational Expenditure Reduction Team (MOERT)

CMCA(UK) and Malaysian heavyweight MFDM Holdings develop MOERT initiative to create a framework for exporting various CMCA(UK) skill-sets and elements of our Quality, Business Management, Codification, Procurement and Obsolescence Management processes, with the overriding goal to deliver substantial through life support savings for both MFDM Holdings and the Malaysian Government.
10/09/2014

06/01/2015

CMCA(UK) opens Yate Office, near Bristol

In order to satisfy the evolving requirements of our customers, CMCA(UK) opens a satellite office in Yate, not far from the MoD Abbeywood site in Bristol.
06/01/2015

06/30/2015

CMCA(UK) signs a co-operation agreement with ESG to develop and deliver joint Codification and Materiel Management Solutions

CMCA(UK) and ESG Elektoniksystem und Logistik GmbH announce the signing of a formal co-operation agreement to develop a series of innovative codification and inventory management solutions designed to meet the current and future needs of international customers.
06/30/2015

10/21/2015

CMCA(UK) launches REACH monitoring service

Following a successful initial pilot study CMCA(UK) launches a REACH monitoring service as part of our expanding portfolio, designed to help in identifying and mitigating the effects of obsolescence, especially obsolescence that may be driven by REACH legislation.
10/21/2015

12/16/2015

CMCA(UK) implements Cyber Essentials scheme

Cyber Essentials becomes a minimum requirement for bidding on certain government contracts, CMCA(UK) takes security very seriously and is proud to provide this certified assurance to all of our customers.
12/16/2015

06/06/2016

CMCA(UK) employs second intake of Apprentices

Following the huge success and benefits gained from our first apprentice intake CMCA(UK) invests in a second intake of apprentices in other areas of the business.
06/06/2016

04/05/2016

CMCA(UK) introduces reservist policy in line with Government plans

CMCA(UK) recognizes the vital role of Britain’s Reserve Forces and the valuable contribution that Reservists make to our defence, communities and the workplace and is proud to fully support our employee’s membership of the Reserve Forces.
04/05/2016

7/29/2016

CMCA(UK) achieve ISO9001:2015 accreditation

CMCA(UK) updates quality system from ISO9001:2008 to ISO9001:2015.
7/29/2016

10/26/2016

Proudly Supporting Those Who Serve

CMCA(UK) signs Armed Forces Covenant. By signing the covenant, CMCA(UK) is pledging that we are an armed forces-friendly organisation who support the employment of veterans and service leavers. CMCA(UK) already supports current reservist employees with training and deployment and is proud to acknowledge the variety of transferable skills and qualities service personnel bring to the workplace, developed through their military careers.
10/26/2016

01/01/2017

CMCA(UK) Celebrates milestone 20 years in business

The company now operates out of offices in Warndon (Worcestershire) and Yate (near Bristol), delivering Codification, Obsolescence Management, Environmentally Controlled Storage and Procurement Services primarily into the Defence sectors. However, in the last two or three years CMCA(UK) has begun expanding its services into various civil environments including Energy, Transport, Medical and Aerospace.

01/01/2017

01/09/2017

Third consecutive intake of Apprentices

CMCA(UK) is pleased to invest in third intake of apprentices.
01/09/2017

09/12/2017

CMCA(UK) is awarded the Armed Forces Covenant Bronze Employer Recognition Scheme Award

CMCA(UK) is awarded the Armed Forces Covenant Bronze Employer Recognition Scheme Award in national recognition of our commitment to the Armed Forces.
09/12/2017

03/01/2018

CMCA(UK) introduces Rapid Response Procurement – Rapid-P

CMCA(UK) is pleased to announce the development and launch of a Rapid Procurement (Rapid P) approach for one of our blue chip customers.
03/01/2018

10/08/2018

CMCA(UK) win exclusive NATO Codification contract, continuing as the sole supplier of NATO Codification in the UK

Following months of planning and a rigorous competitive tender process CMCA(UK) has been consecutively awarded the single source NATO Codification contract by the UK MoD. CMCA(UK) will continue to provide the UK’s Codification capability on behalf of the United Kingdon Codification Bureau (UKNCB), a role the company has performed exclusively since 2014.
10/08/2018

8/29/2019

CMCA(UK) approved as International Institute of Obsolescence Management (IIOM) endorsed training body

CMCA(UK) confirm approval by the International Institute of Obsolescence Management (IIOM) as an Endorsed Trainer. This enables us to provide a Short Course in Obsolescence Management at AIIOM Associate Grade, in accordance with the IIOM Professional Development requirements.
8/29/2019

04/01/2020

Logistics facility expansion

Following CMCA(UK)’s recent success with the award and inclusion in several new supply contracts, we are pleased to take this opportunity to confirm expansion into our 4th facility. The additional site will support and enhance our logistical capabilities related to existing and new requirements.
04/01/2020

06/06/2021

CMCA(UK) achieves AS9120b accreditation within the scope of our Defence and Aerospace procurement activities across the business.

A large and rapidly expanding area of our business is dedicated to supplying equipment directly in to the Defence and Aerospace sectors, managed through our Procurement Solutions department. Achieving AS9120b certification provides existing and future customers with the level of assurance that all spares and equipment sourced by CMCA(UK) is being procured and processed in accordance with the standard.
06/06/2021

18/08/2021

CMCA(UK) launch COMPaSSWeb Obsolescence Management Tool

COMPaSSWeb is CMCA(UK)’s secure, UK-based proprietary web portal, which serves as a fully integrated client hub for all of our obsolescence management services.

Developed to support efficient and effective obsolescence risk decision-making based on the internationally recommended IEC62402 cycle of equipment risk management analysis, monitoring, reporting and mitigation.

18/08/2021

06/06/2022

Site Secured for State-of-the-Art Long-Term Storage Facility: Purpose-Built and Secure

CMCA(UK) invest in secure, purpose-built, state-of-the-art storage facility designed to complement and support our obsolescence management activity and meet the evolving needs of our customers.

We’re proud of the network of purpose-built, UK-based storage facilities we are now able to offer, minimising the impact of obsolescence and long lead times on our customers operations.

06/06/2022

18/01/2024

CMCA(UK) Awarded MSS/141 Marine Systems Support Spares Procurement Framework

CMCA(UK) was awarded the prestigious MSS/141 Marine Systems Support Spares Procurement Framework, marking a significant milestone in our growth and continued partnership with the defence sector. This achievement highlights our commitment to delivering high-quality support and procurement services within marine systems.

18/01/2024

21/01/2024

CMCA(UK) Awarded MSS/143 Post Design and Technical Services Framework

CMCA(UK) has been awarded the MSS/143 Post Design and Technical Services Framework, a testament to our capability in providing expert design and technical support. This framework focuses on post-design services, ensuring that existing systems are maintained, upgraded and adapted to meet evolving operational requirements. The award highlights our proficiency in delivering innovative technical solutions and reinforces our commitment to supporting the long term sustainability of defence assets.

21/01/2024

08/03/2024

CMCA(UK) Awarded IRM22/7610 Supply of Field Equipment

CMCA(UK) has been awarded the IRM22/7610 Supply of Field Equipment contract, showcasing our expertise in providing essential equipment to support field operations. This contract involves the supply of a wide range of field equipment critical to the functionality and success of defence missions. The award highlights our capability to deliver high-quality, reliable equipment and underscores our ongoing commitment to supporting the operational needs of the defence community.

08/03/2024

06/05/2024

CMCA(UK) Awarded Procurement of Tooling for Lightning II Contract

CMCA(UK) has been awarded the Procurement of Tooling for Lightning Type 2 contract, highlighting our expertise in supplying specialised tooling solutions. This contract focuses on the procurement of tools required for the maintenance and support of Lightning Type 2 systems. The award underscores our ability to provide precision tools that meet the stringent demands of the defence sector, ensuring the operational readiness and longevity of advanced defence technologies.

06/05/2024

14/08/2024

CMCA(UK) Awarded IRM23/7640 Supply of Hand Tools and Associated Items

CMCA(UK) has been awarded the IRM23/7640 Supply of Hand Tools and Associated Items contract, further solidifying our reputation for delivering high-quality tools essential to operations. This contract involves the provision of a comprehensive range of hand tools and related items, ensuring that military and defence personnel are equipped with the necessary tools to perform their duties effectively. The award reflects our commitment to reliability and excellence in meeting the diverse needs of the defence sector.

14/08/2024

11/11/2024

CMCA(UK) Awarded BHRUT/DU/PPE/01 The Provision of PPE, Uniform and Workwear, Procedure Packs and Associated Services Framework

CMCA(UK) has been awarded the BHRUT/DU/PPE/01 Framework for the provision of PPE, uniform and workwear, footwear, healthcare garments, procedure packs, and associated services. This comprehensive framework highlights our capability to supply essential protective and healthcare-related items, ensuring safety and compliance across various sectors. The award reflects our commitment to delivering high-quality products and services that meet the stringent requirements of healthcare and industrial environments, reinforcing our role as a reliable supplier in critical supply chains.

11/11/2024
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