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704461451-MSS/141-SPA707 - CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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28 Jul 2026 at 07:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed the procurement process for maritime spares under the tender title "704461451-MSS/141-SPA707 - CAN". This falls within the industry category of "Warships and associated parts" (CPV Code: 35500000). The procurement, conducted through a selective call-off from a framework agreement, aimed to support Royal Naval Platforms globally. The procurement process adhered to the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations (DSPCR) 2011, with call-off contracts awarded to 23 pre-selected suppliers. The contract period started on 13th July 2026 and ends on 13th January 2027, covering delivery across various locations, including the British Oversea Territories, the Channel Islands, the United Kingdom, and beyond. The award was officially published on 28th July 2026.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies involved in maritime and defence sectors. Given the nature of the framework agreement and the potential for ongoing mini-competitions, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as larger suppliers, can find lucrative opportunities. The contract specifically highlights support for SMEs and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). Suppliers involved, such as Carwood Motor Units Ltd and Scott Aerospace Ltd, span from SMEs to larger enterprises, indicating a diverse supplier network, and showcasing the framework's capacity to accommodate firms of various sizes and specialisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

704461451-MSS/141-SPA707 - 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 SPA707. 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/50497992-e2b7-4072-8388-223f60f37d6f
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, 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
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20261 months ago
Contract Period
12 Jul 2026 - 13 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

CARWOOD MOTOR UNITS

SCOTT AEROSPACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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