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704471450-MSS/143-PD4-004 CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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03 Feb 2026 at 14:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England, has completed a procurement process under the title "704471450-MSS/143-PD4-004 CAN" within the industry category of Technical Support Services. This procurement was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold, under DSPCR 2011 regulations. The tender involved a framework agreement for Post Design and Technical Services to Royal Naval Platforms, with a total value of GBP 216,832,000. The process reached the award stage on 10 April 2025, and the contract period spans from 14 April 2025 to 22 December 2025. Delivery is expected across multiple global locations, including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those in the maritime and defence sectors, focusing on technical support services. The Ministry of Defence's use of a framework agreement allows scope for multiple suppliers, enhancing competitive opportunities as mini-competitions will be held throughout the contract's lifespan. This framework is particularly beneficial for SMEs and VCSEs, as indicated by the inclusivity criteria for supplier suitability. Businesses capable of offering high-quality post-design support services in power, propulsion, and auxiliaries for naval platforms, such as GE Energy Power Conversion UK Limited, which has been actively awarded a contract, would find this tender especially relevant for expansion and partnership potential in the defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

704471450-MSS/143-PD4-004 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 Post Design 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-c75e0b9d-02b9-4faf-9494-087194442bef
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a946acc7-2aef-4088-8919-47de874a560e
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 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
13 Apr 2025 - 22 Dec 2025 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
1
Supplier Name

GE ENERGY POWER CONVERSION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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