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704399451-33 - MSS/142 MRO043 - CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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07 Jul 2025 at 14:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, with its base in Bristol, oversees the award of a framework contract for the procurement of maintenance, repair, and overhaul services (MRO) for Royal Naval Platforms. The contract, identified as "704399451-33 - MSS/142 MRO043 - CAN", falls under the industry category of "Repair and maintenance services of warships" (CPV 50640000). This ongoing procurement process employs a "selective" method through a restricted procedure above the threshold, with the award stage commenced on 25th March 2025 and completion expected by 18th September 2025. The overarching framework is valued at £317 million and is set to expire on 31 March 2031. This represents a substantial business opportunity due to the potential scope and expansion of the HM Naval Fleet across multiple regions including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the UK.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime maintenance who are looking to engage in long-term service contracts. It is highly suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE), ensuring a breadth of competition and innovation through ongoing mini-competitions. Suppliers such as Scott Aerospace and BAE Systems Surface Ships Limited already participate, highlighting the call for established firms with the capability to handle complex marine systems. Businesses well-versed in marine transmission, steering, and stabilization systems would be ideal contenders, potentially benefiting from steady revenue streams, enhanced market presence, and involvement in high-profile defence projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

704399451-33 - MSS/142 MRO043 - CAN

Notice Description

MRO - Maritime Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul. The Power, Propulsion and Auxiliaies (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 maintenance, repair and overhaul 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 16 suppliers via call-off competitions. Mini-Competitions are held throughout the life of the framework agreement. This mini-competition was for the provision of Marine transmissions, steering and stabiliser items. The awarded call-off contract value was determined subsequent to a competitive exercise undertaken in accordance with the framework terms. The overall framework contract runs to 31 March 2031 and has a maximum value of PS317m.The call-off contract value is withheld due to commercial sensitivities and the ongoing competitive nature of the Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-85a1ae9b-e742-4ed2-bfd6-366d30d0d379
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88de97f0-2e3f-43af-b5b2-7b20718f78cb
Current Stage
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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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£317,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jul 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
25 Mar 2025 - 18 Sep 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
2
Supplier Names

BAE SYSTEMS SURFACE SHIPS

SCOTT AEROSPACE

Further Information

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