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704461451-710 - MSS/141-SPA710-CAN

Ministry of Defence

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19 Aug 2026 at 13:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence procured SPA710 maritime spares for the Royal Navy. The requirement covers systems spares supporting naval platforms, within the Power, Propulsion and Auxiliaries team of Defence Equipment Support’s ships operating centre. The team provides global support to the Royal Navy, so delivery may be required across the United Kingdom, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories and elsewhere worldwide. The procurement is for goods in the warships and associated parts category (CPV 35500000). It sits within an established framework intended to provide spares through approved suppliers and supports the operation and maintenance of the naval fleet. The requirement could be affected by changes in the size of the fleet.

This procurement is complete and was awarded through a selective call-off competition from a framework agreement established under the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011. The SPA710 mini-competition had a tender deadline of 26 June 2026 at 22:59 BST. The contract was awarded to Scott Aerospace Ltd on 3 July 2026, with a contract period from 7 July 2026 to 7 January 2028. The award value is recorded as £0, while the description states that the call-off price was withheld because of commercial sensitivities and the continuing competitive nature of the framework. The wider support arrangement uses call-off competitions, with mini-competitions held throughout the framework’s life. The procurement was identified as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community or social enterprises.

For a future requirement of this kind, credible suppliers would need to provide maritime or naval systems spares and understand the demands of supporting Royal Naval platforms. Relevant capability includes sourcing, supplying and managing specialist parts for power, propulsion and auxiliary systems, with the operational reliability and traceability expected in a defence environment. Suppliers should be able to work through framework call-off competitions and respond to mini-competition requirements rather than relying on a single direct purchase. The global support remit means that businesses should have the logistics, fulfilment and supply-chain capacity to deliver spares across the UK and overseas locations. The award to an SME shows that smaller specialist businesses can be suitable where they can demonstrate the required technical competence, dependable supply arrangements and ability to support the Ministry of Defence at fleet scale.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

704461451-710 - MSS/141-SPA710-CAN

Notice Description

Maritime Spares. 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 systems spares 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 23 suppliers via call-off competitions. Mini-Competitions are held throughout the life of the framework agreement. This mini-competition was for the provision of SPA710. Call-off price withheld due to commercial sensitivities and the ongoing competitive nature of the Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-19008ddf-61e5-4f4c-9832-b2c1cabfe995
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53983f6f-f5d9-4b6f-952f-f71f758a4b97
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35500000 - Warships and associated parts

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2026 - 7 Jan 2028 1-2 years
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
Postcode Area
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

Scott Aerospace Ltd

Further Information

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