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704471450-MSS/143-PD4-006 CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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03 Feb 2026 at 15:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for the "PDaTS - Maritime Post Design and Technical Services" project, aimed at providing support to Royal Naval Platforms. The project involves the Power, Propulsion, and Auxiliaries Team from Defence Equipment Support. This framework agreement, following DSPCR 2011 regulations, is part of the industry's technical analysis and consultancy services category, covered by the CPV code 71621000. The award stage has been reached, with a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure, culminating in a contract period from 17th July 2025 to 25th August 2025. While the main presence of works encompasses the United Kingdom and British Oversea Territories, it also spans other regions, including Europe and the Rest of the World. The tender allows participation from SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), with mini-competitions enabling 28 suppliers to contribute over the framework's life.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in maritime technical services, particularly in areas such as design and consultancy. Businesses with solid expertise in naval support services, large-scale project management, and those capable of operating within restricted competitive environments can benefit from participating in these mini-competitions. Given the Ministry of Defence's evaluation of VCSEs and SMEs, the framework facilitates smaller enterprises to engage in major public sector contracts, encouraging a broad pool of companies to innovate and contribute tailored solutions to the Royal Navy's evolving needs.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

704471450-MSS/143-PD4-006 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 Post Design 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-b5fd17-7edcc0d9-48be-4d0a-a06a-20c4e4d17667
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f148ac52-529a-4bd3-b7b0-a0694f124b13
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

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
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
16 Jul 2025 - 25 Aug 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
Not specified
Contact Email
descommercial-mss143-pdats@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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