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704471450-MSS/143-PD2-001 CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process entitled "704471450-MSS/143-PD2-001 CAN", focusing on Maritime Post Design and Technical Services to support the Royal Navy. This procurement falls under the industry category of technical analysis or consultancy services and covers multiple locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award update phase as of 19th January 2026, with active awards published on that date. The process utilises a selective, restricted procedure above the threshold as per DSPCR 2011 regulations. The contract commenced on 4th September 2024 and is set to conclude on 24th October 2024, with mini-competitions ongoing throughout the framework's lifespan.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for growth, especially for businesses skilled in technical consultancy services related to naval operations. It is particularly advantageous for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), given its suitability criteria. With a contract value of £216,832,000, this framework allows multiple suppliers to engage in call-off contracts, enhancing their portfolio and reach. Companies that can offer innovative post-design and technical solutions will find ample opportunity to collaborate and expand, while engaging in competitions designed to ensure a competitive and dynamic procurement environment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

704471450-MSS/143-PD2-001 CAN

Notice Description

PDaTS - Maritime Post Design and Technical Services. The Power, Propulsion and Auxiliaries (PPA) Team, which is part of the ships operating centre within Defence Equipment Support (DES) provides global support to the Royal Navy. PPA has set up a Framework agreement to provide Post Design and Technical Services to Royal Naval Platforms through an established set of suppliers. There is a possibility that during the life of the proposed contract that the size of HM Naval Fleet may increase or decrease. The support contract took the form of a Framework arrangement and has been awarded under DSPCR 2011 regulations. Call-Off contracts were awarded to 28 suppliers. Mini-Competitions are held throughout the life of the framework agreement. This mini-competition was for the provision of Technical Support Products, Call-off price withheld due to commercial sensitivities and the ongoing competitive nature of the Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-10f7017d-ef54-4e75-b782-6b6484d71a14
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c23ee868-904c-4db1-b4ff-d542839a04f0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£216,832,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2024 - 24 Oct 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
descommercial-mss143-pdats@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS34 8JH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Gloucestershire
Electoral Ward
Stoke Park & Cheswick
Westminster Constituency
Filton and Bradley Stoke

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BAE SYSTEMS SURFACE SHIPS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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