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704471450-MSS/143-PD3-006 CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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02 Feb 2026 at 10:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the awarding process for the tender titled "PDaTS - Maritime Post Design and Technical Services" with the procurement stage identified as an 'award'. The project falls under the industry category of technical support services, classified with CPV code 71356300. The process employed a selective procurement method via a restricted procedure above threshold. Key deadlines included the tender period ending on 9 January 2025 and the contract period running from 20 March 2025 to 8 July 2025. Deliverables are expected across various locations, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the UK. The opportunity has a contract value of £216,832,000 GBP and is supported by the Defence Equipment Support's Power, Propulsion and Auxiliaries (PPA) Team.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses by participating in a framework arrangement that includes mini-competitions for technical support services. The Ministry of Defence's commitment to globally supporting the Royal Navy through this framework contract allows businesses, especially those capable of providing technical services, to expand their reach and portfolio. Companies of all sizes, including SMEs and VCSEs, can find suitable opportunities, particularly those with relevant industry expertise. BAE Systems Surface Ships Limited has already been identified as a supplier, indicating the calibre of partnerships interested parties would associate with under this framework. Such opportunities are pivotal for businesses aiming for growth through national and international engagements in the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

704471450-MSS/143-PD3-006 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-b5fd17-26858e8c-1a74-4e94-bcc2-a2046d6e2e4d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10bcda82-ce65-4c0d-9125-f055dc8da753
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
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
20 Mar 2025 - 8 Jul 2025 1-6 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

BAE SYSTEMS SURFACE SHIPS

Further Information

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