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704471450-MSS/143-PD1-012 CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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15 Jan 2026 at 15:37

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England, has completed the procurement process for the project titled "PDaTS - Maritime Post Design and Technical Services" under the award stage. This contract involves providing Technical Support Services to the Royal Navy through a Framework Agreement, with an allocated budget of £216,832,000. The procurement falls under the Defence industry, with a broad geographic scope covering the United Kingdom and various global regions. The procurement method used was a selective, restricted procedure above threshold, concluding its tender period on 2nd November 2025, with the contract set to run from 15th December 2025 to 15th June 2027. The project has been awarded to Frazer-Nash Consultancy.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in technical support services within the Defence sector, particularly those focusing on maritime systems and equipment. Companies eligible for this tender include SMEs and VCSEs, owing to the Ministry of Defence's focus on inclusive procurement practices. The framework arrangement allows for ongoing mini-competitions among preselected suppliers, offering continued opportunities for businesses to secure additional work throughout the duration of the contract. This contract is suitable for large enterprises as well, given the scale and complexity of services required.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

704471450-MSS/143-PD1-012 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 Safety and Environmental Support Activity, 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-c37ce5e6-12a6-4a83-92ac-36b12fa35967
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d29080f-a9ab-4437-8112-5cf9a1208485
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
15 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
15 Dec 2025 - 15 Jun 2027 1-2 years
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
1
Supplier Name

FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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