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704471450-MSS/143-PD2-002 CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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19 Jan 2026 at 12:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process undertaken by the Ministry of Defence involves providing Post Design and Technical Services for maritime platforms under the Power, Propulsion and Auxiliaries Team of the Defence Equipment Support. The contract, titled "PDaTS - Maritime Post Design and Technical Services," stands in the services category and spans multiple locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and United Kingdom among others. It follows a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure above threshold as per DSPCR 2011 regulations. The tender process concluded with the framework agreement being awarded on 17th December 2024 and will run from 6th January 2025 to 6th March 2025.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses involved in technical analysis or consultancy services, particularly well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs. The framework agreement allows for ongoing mini-competitions, offering continuous engagement opportunities for technical support product suppliers. Businesses with expertise in maritime design and consultancy, as well as those aiming to supply the Royal Naval Platforms, can benefit from the framework's extensive scope and potential growth tied to the variability of the HM Naval Fleet size. Notably, Expleo UK Limited is among the successful suppliers, further validating the substantial prospects offered by participating in this structured procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

704471450-MSS/143-PD2-002 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 Products, Call-off price withheld due to commercial sensitivities and the ongoing competitive nature of the Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-426e1079-ba60-45d5-bca8-610b3c9a9c7c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/836f3d6d-b9b3-4e97-a623-b167e9d7851a
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy 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
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
6 Jan 2025 - 6 Mar 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

EXPLEO

Further Information

Notice Documents

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