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704399451-78 - MSS/142 MRO087_CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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16 Jan 2026 at 17:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence invites qualified businesses to participate in a significant procurement opportunity titled "704399451-78 - MSS/142 MRO087_CAN" focused on Maritime Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul services. This initiative, managed by the Power, Propulsion and Auxiliaries (PPA) Team within Defence Equipment Support (DES), provides crucial support to the Royal Navy. The procurement process, conducted through a restricted procedure under DSPCR 2011 regulations, culminated in the award phase, with major contracts set to run until 31 March 2031, boasting a maximum budget of £317 million. The framework agreement supports a global scope, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, with the principal contract activities set to commence from 12 November 2025 to 4 August 2026. The tender focuses on the repair and maintenance services of warships, providing a structured framework for ongoing mini-competitions.

This tender opens avenues for significant business growth, particularly for businesses specialising in maritime services and offering competitive capabilities in maintenance and overhaul operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are indicated as suitable for participation, suggesting a firm intention to engage a broad range of suppliers. With Score Marine Ltd and Scott Aerospace established as participating suppliers, businesses positioned in logistics, advanced manufacturing, and technology transfer within the naval sector can strategically align themselves to compete effectively in this procurement initiative. SMEs and VCSEs with proven expertise in warship maintenance and robust operational frameworks will be particularly well-suited to thrive through this framework agreement, enabling them to capture market share and expand their capabilities within the defence supply chain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

704399451-78 - MSS/142 MRO087_CAN

Notice Description

MRO - Maritime Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul. The Power, Propulsion and Auxiliaies (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 maintenance, repair and overhaul 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 16 suppliers via call-off competitions. Mini-Competitions are held throughout the life of the framework agreement. This mini-competition was for the provision of Marine Fluid Systems items. The awarded call-off contract value was determined subsequent to a competitive exercise undertaken in accordance with the framework terms. The overall framework contract runs to 31 March 2031 and has a maximum value of PS317m.The call-off contract value is withheld due to commercial sensitivities and the ongoing competitive nature of the Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-de09ce05-1764-4f20-895e-12f7a3e717ec
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bc59aed-b78f-4b23-b8f0-b57568b5be2f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£317,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
12 Nov 2025 - 4 Aug 2026 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
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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
2
Supplier Names

SCORE MARINE

SCOTT AEROSPACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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