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704471450-MSS/143-PD3-019 CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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03 Feb 2026 at 11:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has completed a selective procurement process for the provision of Technical Support Services under the Maritime Post Design and Technical Services Framework Agreement. This procurement is managed by the Power, Propulsion and Auxiliaries Team within Defence Equipment Support (DES) to globally support the Royal Navy. The contract has been awarded to GE Energy Power Conversion UK Limited, beginning on 9th December 2025 and ending on 9th December 2026. The framework operates in a restricted procedure above threshold, set out under DSPCR 2011 regulations, covering various regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom. Interest for this tender was open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the services category, specifically technical support services (CPV code: 71356300).

This tender presents vast opportunities for businesses specializing in technical support services to engage with the Ministry of Defence and potentially secure a steady stream of work through the framework’s mini-competitions. Companies that possess robust capabilities in maritime post-design services and can operate at a global scale would find this an advantageous prospect. The arrangement encourages competition and innovation, allowing businesses of various scales, including small and voluntary organisations, to enhance their profiles within the defence sector and expand their operational scope internationally.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

704471450-MSS/143-PD3-019 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c5363cc8-799b-44bb-b8f0-833eadae7c9e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f915096-91e4-4a1d-bf06-997cc79b2156
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
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
9 Dec 2025 - 9 Dec 2026 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

GE ENERGY POWER CONVERSION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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