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704471450-MSS/143-PD1-001-CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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04 Feb 2026 at 12:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has concluded a public procurement process under the title "704471450-MSS/143-PD1-001-CAN", focusing on the industry category of technical support services. This procurement, specifically for the Maritime Post Design and Technical Services, was completed as part of a selective, restricted procedure above threshold. The buyer's organisation is located in Bristol, England, and the tender concerns services to be delivered globally, including the UK, Europe, and the British Overseas Territories. The contracting process reached the Award stage with the decision made on 22nd November 2024. The contract period is set from 27th November 2024 until 26th November 2026, highlighting a significant investment valued at approximately £216.8 million.

This tender presents promising opportunities for businesses within the technical support services sector, particularly those capable of contributing to naval and maritime post-design services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited for participation, given the framework's inclusive approach. As subcontracts may become available through call-off arrangements and mini-competitions, businesses should consider engaging with the Ministry of Defence or established suppliers, such as Dauntless Building at Portsmouth Naval Base, renowned for its large-scale operations. This procurement offers ample scope for niche service providers to engage with a major governmental entity and potentially secure substantial growth opportunities within the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

704471450-MSS/143-PD1-001-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 Fire & Escape Systems 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-b5fd17-63dee169-8bca-4713-8c00-63aa72183f1b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba6276f4-6477-4be4-9b08-28d7f56ae145
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
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Nov 20241 years ago
Contract Period
27 Nov 2024 - 26 Nov 2026 1-2 years
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

DAUNTLESS BUILDING PORTSMOUTH NAVAL BASE FLEET WAY PORTSMOUTH HA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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