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704471450-MSS/143-PD3-015 CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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03 Feb 2026 at 11:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, has awarded a contract titled "704471450-MSS/143-PD3-015 CAN" as part of a selective, restricted procurement procedure under the DSPCR 2011 regulations. This procurement stage is complete and pertains to the Technical Support Services category, particularly for the Power, Propulsion and Auxiliaries Team which supports the Royal Navy. The framework agreement allows for mini-competitions throughout its life, and this specific contract period runs from 9th September 2025 to 9th March 2026, with delivery to locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The award was announced on 3rd February 2026, with Scott Aerospace Ltd being one of the suppliers involved.

This tender presents substantial opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, by engaging them in the framework agreement, which may extend as the size of the Royal Navy fleet potentially changes. The framework's flexible arrangement, with ongoing mini-competitions, provides recurring chances for businesses in the technical services sector to secure contracts. Companies specialising in maritime solutions, technical and design services are well-suited to partake in this dynamic procurement landscape, potentially enhancing their business growth by building a portfolio with the Ministry of Defence's ongoing requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

704471450-MSS/143-PD3-015 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-d00d0abc-fe5a-41ef-a1ad-ae3c705776b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4d2cd2b-85ae-4009-afd7-11e6b8f14897
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
17 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2025 - 9 Mar 2026 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
Not specified
Contact Email
descommercial-mss143-pdats@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

SCOTT AEROSPACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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