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704399451-20 MSS/143 PD5-110 CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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27 Jul 2026 at 13:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the award stage for a procurement process titled "704399451-20 MSS/143 PD5-110 CAN," focusing on maritime post-design and technical services. The procurement, under the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011, involved a Framework agreement facilitated through minicompetitions. This specific award was made to Scott Aerospace Ltd for Lot 5 Logistics within the framework. The procurement was conducted using a restricted procedure, selective in nature, and targeted at technical support services, under CPV classification 71356300. The contract's effective period spans from 21st July 2026 to 31st March 2027, with services delivered across the UK, Europe, and additional territories.

This tender, with its focus on delivering technical support services to the Royal Navy, presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime logistics and technical services. Companies that can offer innovative solutions tailored for naval platforms, and those with expertise in handling framework agreements, will find this contract particularly advantageous. Both SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to engage, given the Ministry of Defence's commitment to inclusivity in procurement. With a contract value of £29,442, businesses capable of meeting the specific technical and logistical demands outlined can leverage this project to bolster their market presence and reputation within both military and wider technical service sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

704399451-20 MSS/143 PD5-110 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: Lot 5 Logistics

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f7b0ac07-ce7a-4294-8676-756faabf555f
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,442 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jul 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 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

SCOTT AEROSPACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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