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704471450-MSS/143-PD3-017 CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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03 Feb 2026 at 11:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for PDaTS - Maritime Post Design and Technical Services aimed at supporting the Royal Navy. The procurement falls under the category of Technical support services (CPV code: 71356300) and covers multiple locations including the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The award, valued at £216,832,000 GBP, was made through a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure above the threshold. The contract period runs from 9th December 2025 to 9th December 2026. Key stakeholders include the Ministry of Defence as the buyer and GE Energy Power Conversion UK Limited as the supplier. The procurement process is governed by DSPCR 2011 regulations, and the framework allows for mini-competitions throughout its lifecycle.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for organisations capable of delivering comprehensive maritime technical support services to military vessels. With call-off contracts awarded to 28 suppliers, businesses specialising in naval engineering and post-design services can find lucrative opportunities through this framework agreement. The procurement is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, opening the door for a diverse range of companies to partake in upcoming mini-competitions. Businesses with the relevant technical prowess and operational scale to engage with the Ministry of Defence can greatly benefit from aligning their services with the needs of the Royal Navy's expanding and contracting fleet.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

704471450-MSS/143-PD3-017 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-b5fd17-69dea0a3-c81d-4f58-a264-fbc56790683f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdbda58c-dd1f-497a-aebb-1137867adada
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
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2025 - 9 Dec 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

GE ENERGY POWER CONVERSION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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