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704399451-68 - MSS/142 MRO078_CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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23 Jan 2026 at 15:22

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has concluded a procurement process under the DSPCR 2011 regulations for maritime maintenance, repair, and overhaul services with a focus on electrical propulsion items for the Royal Naval Platforms. This contract, titled "MSS/142 MRO078_CAN," falls under the "Repair and maintenance services of warships" industry category and entails a framework agreement with a maximum value of £317 million. The procurement utilised a selective, restricted above-threshold procedure and reached the award stage on 22 May 2025. The overall framework stretches until 31 March 2031, with delivery locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The awarded call-off contracts were part of a competitive mini-competition held within this framework, although specific contract values remain commercially sensitive.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in maritime maintenance and repair services, particularly those capable of delivering electrical propulsion solutions. Given that the framework supports SMEs and VCSEs, it encourages participation from organisations of varying scales, fostering business growth for suppliers who can meet the requirements set forth by the Ministry of Defence. The presence of multiple suppliers, such as Basetek Limited and CARWOOD MOTOR UNIT LTD, illustrates the competitive nature and potential for expanded market opportunities within this strategic defence procurement initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

704399451-68 - MSS/142 MRO078_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 electrical propulsion 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-a2429415-bb62-4782-ba24-4838300d55e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1d58611-73de-4322-8dc7-e046fc897db7
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

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
23 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2025 - 20 Feb 2026 6-12 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

BASETEK

CARWOOD MOTOR UNIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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