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704471450-MSS/143-PD3-009 CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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02 Feb 2026 at 14:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has successfully completed a selective tendering process under the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for post-design and technical services, specifically tailored to support the Royal Navy's Power, Propulsion, and Auxiliaries Team. The procurement process utilised a restricted procedure (above threshold), leading to the establishment of a framework agreement in which 28 suppliers were awarded Call-Off contracts. Expleo UK Limited was one of the suppliers awarded. This initiative, classified under CPV 71356300 for Technical Support Services, aims to deliver services across a broad geographical scope, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 29 April 2025 and is scheduled to conclude by 1 November 2025. The tendering period concluded on 13 March 2025.

This framework agreement offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses that provide specialised technical support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are considered suitable contenders for this procurement, given the indicated suitability criteria. By engaging in this framework, businesses can secure a foothold in supporting the Royal Navy’s critical operations and potentially benefit from ongoing mini-competitions throughout the contract's lifespan. Participation offers a chance to contribute to significant defence operations while establishing a relationship with the Ministry of Defence, thus enhancing long-term business prospects and industry credibility.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

704471450-MSS/143-PD3-009 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-14899a13-a1ee-4c85-9d1e-6e56cfde5cba
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7476420d-7fcd-49ba-aec6-11513cc07bd7
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

71356300 - Technical support 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
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2025 - 1 Nov 2025 6-12 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

EXPLEO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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