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704471450-MSS/143-PD3-007 CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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10 Feb 2026 at 09:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, has completed a procurement process for the provision of Maritime Post Design and Technical Services under the title "704471450-MSS/143-PD3-007 CAN." This process falls under the industry category of technical support services and covers a wide range of locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World. The procurement method was a selective restricted procedure above the threshold, and the tender, which had a period ending on 15th November 2024, reached an award stage on 16th April 2025. The framework agreement is valued at approximately £216,832,000 and offered through a mini-competition arrangement, subsequently engaging 28 suppliers for potential mini-competitions throughout its lifespan, with a contract running from 22nd April 2025 to 13th November 2025.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in technical support services, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). As the framework allows for periodic mini-competitions, businesses have ongoing chances to secure work by offering competitive bids, thus fostering growth and expansion opportunities. Suppliers such as large enterprises, including Scott Aerospace Ltd, have already been engaged, highlighting the framework's potential for further collaboration and engagement with accommodating entities within the specialised maritime technical services domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

704471450-MSS/143-PD3-007 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 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-b5fd17-2a7a6927-6ddb-4095-ab4c-2640f1a1b38f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b4d1c5e-083c-435e-a1b3-29fc77a4edb6
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
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2025 - 13 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
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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

SCOTT AEROSPACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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