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704461451-MSS/141-SPA-660-contract award notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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27 Jul 2026 at 13:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England, has recently completed a procurement process for a contract titled "704461451-MSS/141-SPA-660-contract award notice". This procurement falls under the industry category of electronic and electrical spare parts for warships, and it is intended to provide maritime spares for the Royal Navy. The procurement utilised a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement and is currently in the award stage. The contract period began on 6th July 2026 and will conclude on 29th January 2027. It covers a wide geographical delivery scope, including the United Kingdom and various other locations such as the British Overseas Territories and Europe. The tender was completed under the DSPCR 2011 regulations with a focus on call-off competitions.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electronic and electrical spare parts for marine applications to contribute to supporting the Royal Navy's operational capabilities. It is particularly advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as they are noted as suitable candidates for such contracts. The contract has been awarded to companies like Bastek and Scott Aerospace, highlighting the demand for companies that can deliver high-quality, specialised components. Companies that can competitively participate in framework and mini-competitions, leveraging this structure for repeated business within the defence sector, are well-suited to engage with such tenders for sustained growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

704461451-MSS/141-SPA-660-contract award notice

Notice Description

Call-off SPA660 under The Multi Supplier Framework Agreement. 70446145 Spares - Maritime Spares. 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 systems spares 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 23 suppliers via call-off competitions. Mini-Competitions are held throughout the life of the framework agreement. This mini-competition was for the provision of SPA660. Call-off price withheld due to commercial sensitivities and the ongoing competitive nature of the Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed81095e-7856-40cf-99f1-9a7018f0a44b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35522000 - Electronic and electrical spare parts for warships

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
5 Jul 2026 - 29 Jan 2027 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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
2
Supplier Names

BASTEK

SCOTT AEROSPACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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