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704399451-55 - MSS/142 MRO065 - CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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15 Jan 2026 at 14:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, situated in Bristol, England, has completed the award stage of the procurement process titled "704399451-55 - MSS/142 MRO065 - CAN," aimed at providing Maritime Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul services. This project falls under the industry category of "Repair and maintenance services of warships" and involves global support for the Royal Navy. This framework agreement, governed by the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011, is selective and follows a restricted procedure above threshold. The overall framework, with a maximum value of £317 million, runs until 31 March 2031, with contracts awarded through competitive call-off processes. The contract period for the awarded call-off runs from 29 April 2025 to 24 April 2026, covering a wide delivery scope including the UK, Europe, and various other global locations.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime engineering and maintenance, particularly those capable of providing Marine Electrical Power items. The Ministry of Defence's framework allows for competitive participation through mini-competitions, which can benefit small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Large companies like GE Power Conversion Ltd, which has emerged as an active supplier, underscore the tender's potential to foster growth within this sector, enhancing technological and operational capabilities. Companies operating within the specified geographical reach and meeting the necessary requirements can substantially benefit by securing positions in such frameworks, thereby catalysing their expansion and increasing their market footprint.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

704399451-55 - MSS/142 MRO065 - CAN

Notice Description

MRO - Maritime Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul. The Power, Propulsion and Auxiliaies (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 maintenance, repair and overhaul 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 16 suppliers via call-off competitions. Mini-Competitions are held throughout the life of the framework agreement. This mini-competition was for the provision of Marine Electrical Power items. The awarded call-off contract value was determined subsequent to a competitive exercise undertaken in accordance with the framework terms. The overall framework contract runs to 31 March 2031 and has a maximum value of PS317m.The call-off contract value is withheld due to commercial sensitivities and the ongoing competitive nature of the Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3b297ef8-28fc-49f0-8813-7fbdc5c7d193
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5315d947-e214-46f1-813a-d7e47ad590ce
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£317,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
28 Apr 2025 - 24 Apr 2026 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 POWER CONVERSION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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