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704461451-694 - MSS/141-SPA694-CAN

Ministry of Defence

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20 Aug 2026 at 11:31

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence procured maritime spares for Royal Naval platforms, supporting the Royal Navy’s power, propulsion and auxiliary systems. The requirement covered SPA694 within a wider framework for systems spares, with call-off competitions used to meet particular requirements. This is a goods procurement for warship parts and associated equipment (CPV 35500000). Delivery may be required across the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man, Europe and the rest of the world. The requirement is managed by the Ministry of Defence’s Power, Propulsion and Auxiliaries team within Defence Equipment Support, which provides global support to the Royal Navy.

The procurement is complete and was awarded through a selective call-off competition from a framework agreement established under the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011. The framework uses mini-competitions during its life; 23 suppliers received call-off contracts. This SPA694 award was made to Ocean Safety Ltd on 22 July 2026, for the period from 22 July 2026 to 22 January 2028. The award record gives a value of £0, while the procurement description says the call-off price is withheld because of commercial sensitivities and the continuing competitive nature of the framework. The tender submission deadline was 10 July 2026. The procurement was identified as suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises.

This award shows continuing Ministry of Defence demand for maritime and naval-platform spares through a structured framework and repeated mini-competitions. A credible future competitor would need to supply systems spares for Royal Navy vessels and support power, propulsion or auxiliary equipment, with the operational capacity to serve requirements across the UK and overseas locations. Suppliers should be able to participate in framework call-off competitions and respond to individual SPA694-type requirements rather than relying only on a single large delivery. The selected supplier, Ocean Safety Ltd, is recorded as an SME, indicating that specialist smaller businesses can compete for this type of requirement. Relevant capability includes dependable sourcing, technical understanding of warship parts, defence-sector compliance and the logistics needed for global naval support.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

704461451-694 - MSS/141-SPA694-CAN

Notice Description

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 SPA694. 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-d0e15a76-d674-404e-b16f-7de0d63d9ab0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/323f7176-173d-4c65-8a36-f559cfe51597
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

35500000 - Warships and associated parts

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
22 Jul 2026 - 22 Jan 2028 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
Postcode Area
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

Ocean Safety Ltd

Further Information

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