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704399451-37 - MSS/142 MRO045-CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a tender process for the maritime maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for its Royal Naval Platforms. The procurement falls under the 'Repair and maintenance services of warships' industry category (CPV code 50640000) and has been awarded to Scott Aerospace Ltd. This contract, which began on 21 February 2025 and ends on 28 May 2025, featured a selective procurement method under the DSPCR 2011 regulations and involved competitive call-off exercises. The total framework has a maximum value of £317 million and runs up to 31 March 2031, covering services globally, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime repair and maintenance to engage with the Ministry of Defence. The framework agreement enables the involvement of SMEs and VCSEs, offering a promising prospect for those capable of providing marine electrical items among other MRO services. Companies with expertise in warship maintenance can grow their business by participating in ongoing mini-competitions throughout the contract’s lifespan, ensuring continuous engagement and potential revenue in a highly competitive framework environment.

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Notice Title

704399451-37 - MSS/142 MRO045-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 Electrical 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b337fc9d-2fcf-4760-8585-11d72d94b60b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69c7c4cb-1249-4362-8e3c-01841025dd57
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

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
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
21 Feb 2025 - 28 May 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
desshipsmss-mss142mro@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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