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704471450-MSS/143-PD4-007 CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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04 Feb 2026 at 08:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process titled "704471450-MSS/143-PD4-007 CAN", focusing on providing Post Design and Technical Services for the Royal Naval Platforms. This contract falls under the industry category of Technical Support Services and was managed under a selective procurement method, following a restricted procedure. The procurement involved a tender period that ended on 4th April 2025, with the contract period spanning from 30th April 2025 to 31st December 2025. The delivery locations included the United Kingdom and international territories. The process has culminated in an active award to GE Energy Power Conversion UK Limited as of 28th April 2025, with the Ministry of Defence managing the procurement from its Bristol base, England.

This procurement offers promising opportunities for businesses engaged in technical support services, particularly those capable of providing advanced design and technical solutions for maritime defence applications. The framework agreement's structure allows for ongoing mini-competitions, fostering continuous engagement for suppliers, currently set at 28. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs due to the scalable nature of the contracts. Businesses with expertise and capability in propulsion and auxiliary systems for naval purposes, as well as those with the infrastructure to offer global support to defence operations, would find this an advantageous avenue for business growth and diversification.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

704471450-MSS/143-PD4-007 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 Post Design 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-b5fd17-15b060d2-4ce1-4fec-99ad-8a00b918c9d8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5eb8d760-d29d-4bdd-ba25-24eecd350054
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

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
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
29 Apr 2025 - 31 Dec 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
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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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