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704399451-89 - MSS/142 MRO100_CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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26 Jan 2026 at 09:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has recently completed the award stage of a selective procurement process under the DSPCR 2011 regulations, involving a significant framework agreement for maritime maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. This framework, identified as MSS/142 MRO100_CAN, is part of the Defence Equipment Support (DES) initiative to provide support to the Royal Navy, specifically handled by the Power, Propulsion, and Auxiliaries (PPA) Team. The framework is valued at up to £317 million and runs until 31 March 2031. The competition for the call-off contract, focused on mechanical systems items, concluded with awards starting on 18 November 2025 and ending on 17 February 2026. The service covers a wide range of locations including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom, within the industry category of repair and maintenance services of warships (CPV: 50640000).

This tender opens significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses involved in the engineering and maintenance of maritime vessels. The procurement's selective method and the usage of mini-competitions allow multiple suppliers to engage in competitive exercises, increasing market opportunities over the framework's lifespan. Companies like BAE Systems Surface Ships Limited, CARWOOD MOTOR UNIT LTD, and Scott Aerospace have already been successful in securing portions of this contract, indicating a favourable environment for large-scale enterprises looking to expand their government contract portfolios in the defence sector. Additionally, the framework's structure supports the participation of SMEs and VCSEs, ensuring a diverse range of suppliers can benefit and drive innovation within the maritime maintenance arena.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

704399451-89 - MSS/142 MRO100_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 mechanical systems 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cf963558-37e3-467e-962a-ea0b606c936f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dc82e8c2-d87f-4d4e-a00a-e4ab22a28d3a
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
26 Jan 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2025 - 17 Feb 2026 1-6 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
3
Supplier Names

BAE SYSTEMS SURFACE SHIPS

CARWOOD MOTOR UNIT

SCOTT AEROSPACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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