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704471450-MSS/143-PD2-022 CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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02 Feb 2026 at 15:12

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the award stage of a major procurement process, titled "704471450-MSS/143-PD2-022 CAN", focused on the provision of Maritime Post Design and Technical Services under a selective procurement method. The project, led by the Power, Propulsion and Auxiliaries team within Defence Equipment Support, supports the Royal Navy through a framework agreement. This framework, following a restricted procedure above the threshold, sets the stage for ongoing support of Royal Naval Platforms. The tender covers services in multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The contract, valued at £216,832,000, runs from 3rd December 2025 to 31st March 2026. The competitive framework permits multiple call-off contracts awarded to 28 suppliers, with BMT Limited as a noted supplier for this agreement.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical support services within the naval and defence sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are considered suitable candidates under the procurement suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in technical support, servicing global naval needs, and participating in mini-competitions can leverage this framework for growth, especially given the potential for the contract's scope to evolve with the Royal Navy's operational demands. Business entities prepared to compete in selectinve processes would find this opportunity particularly advantageous due to the ongoing nature of the framework agreement and the varied geographical reach highlighted in the tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

704471450-MSS/143-PD2-022 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 Products, 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-d2026dc1-d12e-4f7d-98b2-423626c1b40a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e64b9fe-504c-4256-afb4-ca4e92053607
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
2 Feb 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20255 months ago
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 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
1
Supplier Name

BMT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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