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704471450-MSS/143-PD2-004 CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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19 Jan 2026 at 15:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "704471450-MSS/143-PD2-004 CAN" was managed by the Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England. This process pertains to Maritime Post Design and Technical Services under the Defence Equipment Support’s Power, Propulsion, and Auxiliaries Team, offering technical support services with a focus on Royal Navy platforms. It falls within the industry category of technical support services (CPV code: 71356300) and applies a restricted procedure above threshold due to the complex nature of the services required. The framework agreement was awarded through the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations (DSPCR) 2011 regulations with a total estimated value of £216,832,000. The procurement reached its award stage, with the contract period set from 8th May 2025 to 28th August 2025, covering diverse regions including British Overseas Territories and Europe. Call-Off contracts from this framework were awarded to 28 suppliers, with the award for this mini-competition granted to Scott Aerospace Ltd on 1st May 2024.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in technical support services for naval platforms. SMEs and VCSOs are deemed suitable to compete within this framework, suggesting accessibility for a diverse range of company sizes. Given the project's large scale and the selective procurement method adopted, businesses with relevant expertise and capacity to deliver on complex contracts can benefit by securing ongoing work through mini-competitions held during the lifespan of the framework agreement. Companies that can provide adaptable, innovative solutions to enhance the Royal Navy's capabilities stand to gain a competitive edge and establish a lasting partnership with the Ministry of Defence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

704471450-MSS/143-PD2-004 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 Products, Call-off price withheld due to commercial sensitivities and the ongoing competitive nature of the Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9869740e-a8aa-4277-8cd7-045f349a4b7a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebf931d5-41da-4fce-bf3c-f545a937ba95
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
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 May 2025 - 28 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

SCOTT AEROSPACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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