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704471450-MSS/143-PD3-004 CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has embarked on a procurement process under the title "704471450-MSS/143-PD3-004 CAN," focusing on Maritime Post Design and Technical Services. This tender falls under the industry category of technical support services, covering various global locations, including the British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom. The procurement process, governed by a restricted procedure above the threshold, has reached the award stage. The contract period began on 22 April 2025 and runs until 10 July 2025. The initiative supports the Royal Navy and allows for potential fleet size adjustments over the contract's duration. Notably, the total contract value is £216,832,000, and the procurement is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), accommodating diverse business scales.

For businesses specialising in defence and maritime engineering services, this tender offers significant growth opportunities. The Ministry of Defence's engagement of multiple suppliers through a framework agreement presents a dynamic market environment for technical service providers. Companies like Scott Aerospace Ltd and GE Energy Power Conversion UK Limited have already been awarded contracts, highlighting the appeal to large-scale enterprises. However, with mini-competitions continuing throughout the framework's lifecycle, SMEs can also find ample opportunities to provide technical expertise and innovative solutions to the Royal Navy. This procurement process encourages competitive participation, facilitating potential business expansion and collaboration within the defence sector.

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Notice Title

704471450-MSS/143-PD3-004 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 Services, Call-off price withheld due to commercial sensitivities and the ongoing competitive nature of the Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c3506065-44df-46c8-bbce-f767d9d8d2f0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00f16731-5403-4e3e-b0f2-de46afe9bbad
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

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
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Apr 20251 years ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2025 - 10 Jul 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
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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

GE ENERGY POWER CONVERSION

SCOTT AEROSPACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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