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704471450-MSS/143-PD1-004 CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has completed a selective procurement process for Maritime Post Design and Technical Services under a robust framework agreement aimed at supporting Royal Naval Platforms. The contract, titled "704471450-MSS/143-PD1-004 CAN," focuses on technical support services, and the total procurement value stands at £216,832,000. The contract, awarded in accordance with the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations (DSPCR) 2011, covers a wide geographical area including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and other regions. The contract period extends from 27th August 2025 to 27th August 2028, following the tender period that concluded on 25th June 2025. This contract is particularly favourable for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), and involves a restricted procedure above the procurement threshold.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in technical support services, particularly those experienced in maritime and naval operations. As it forms part of a framework agreement, it offers the potential for ongoing collaboration through mini-competitions, fostering dynamic business growth and stable workflow. Companies well-suited for this opportunity include those with expertise in supporting naval platforms, and who are agile enough to handle the fluctuating demands of a framework contract. Large organisations like Scott Aerospace Ltd, a current supplier, demonstrate the lucrative potential for businesses involved in such comprehensive support roles. The inclusion of call-off contracts ensures there is room for continuous participation, thereby encouraging diverse enterprises to engage and benefit from future procurements.

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Notice Title

704471450-MSS/143-PD1-004 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 Safety and Environmental Support Activity, Call-off price withheld due to commercial sensitivities and the ongoing competitive nature of the Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-dbb27d60-3df8-4b4d-a1b3-55413db94b1a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c05e3a9-63fc-49a8-8928-9abb468ea734
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
19 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
26 Aug 2025 - 27 Aug 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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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