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704471450-MSS/143-PD3-002 CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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22 Jan 2026 at 16:12

Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has concluded a procurement process titled "704471450-MSS/143-PD3-002 CAN" for the PDaTS - Maritime Post Design and Technical Services. This involves Technical Support Services for the Royal Naval Platforms. Conducted as a restricted procedure, the framework agreement was awarded under the DSPCR 2011 regulations. The framework, valued at £216,832,000, encompasses delivery across locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and others worldwide. The award was published on 22 January 2026, following the commencement of the contract period from 17 January 2025 to 17 February 2025, with the latest procurement stage being completed.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in technical analysis or consultancy services, particularly those capable of operating at a global scale within the defence sector. The framework agreement supports SMEs and VCSEs, fostering a competitive environment for a diverse range of suppliers. Companies with the capacity to offer high-level technical support and innovation in maritime and naval operations would find this contract beneficial for business growth. The selective nature of the procurement process ensures that qualified businesses can participate in ongoing mini-competitions, fostering long-term partnerships within this high-value framework.

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Notice Title

704471450-MSS/143-PD3-002 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 Services, Call-off price withheld due to commercial sensitivities and the ongoing competitive nature of the Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-115c812b-52b8-427c-b1d9-9de8feac2281
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/322912c0-d95d-4659-bd2e-60c3fae96528
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
22 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
18 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
17 Jan 2025 - 17 Feb 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

GE ENERGY POWER CONVERSION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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