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704471450-MSS/143-PD3-010 CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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02 Feb 2026 at 16:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "704471450-MSS/143-PD3-010 CAN" was conducted by the Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, England. This contract, part of the Maritime Post Design and Technical Services, falls under the "Technical support services" category (CPV code 71356300) and involves support for Royal Naval Platforms. The procurement was completed using a selective approach under a restricted procedure above the threshold, in line with DSPCR 2011 regulations. The tender status is marked complete, with an award date of 14th July 2025. The framework agreement allows for call-off contracts with mini-competitions and spans multiple locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, with the framework contract running from 21st July 2025 to 21st October 2025.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities for businesses providing technical support services, particularly those capable of navigating large-scale frameworks involving multiple locations. SME and VCSE firms are considered suitable for participation, suggesting a focus on diversity and accessibility within the supplier base. With a total framework value of £216,832,000, the contract allows for ongoing mini-competitions, presenting sustained business opportunities. Companies like Expleo UK Limited, already a supplier, exemplify the potential for large-scale operations to supply technical services to the Royal Navy under this comprehensive framework agreement, which supports the UK's Defence Sector initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

704471450-MSS/143-PD3-010 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-b5fd17-7520800f-9ee8-472b-9cb8-5acc86b95620
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/91e77556-b8f3-4738-b5ba-3c227be29494
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

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
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Jul 202510 months ago
Contract Period
20 Jul 2025 - 21 Oct 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

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