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704471450-MSS/143-PD2-032 CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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28 Jan 2026 at 15:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence (MOD), located in Bristol, England, recently completed a procurement process for technical support services under the Defence Equipment Support (DES) framework. The procurement, identified by the title "704471450-MSS/143-PD2-032 CAN," pertains to post-design and technical services within the maritime sector, specifically under CPV code 71356300. This selective procurement followed a restricted procedure, adhering to DSPCR 2011 regulations. The contract was awarded to GE Energy Power Conversion UK Limited and covers various regions, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom. The procurement process reached the award stage with a framework agreement allowing for mini-competitions to issue call-off contracts, dated 4th December 2025, with a contract period starting on 9th December 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026. The tender process ended on 14th November 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in maritime technical support services and have the capability to support Royal Naval platforms. The framework agreement opens opportunities for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its inclusive suitability criteria. Companies in the maritime and defence sectors with proven expertise in technical services might benefit greatly from participating in mini-competitions within this framework, potentially leading to long-term collaboration with MOD. With a total contract value amounting to £216,832,000, this procurement offers substantial business growth potential for the selected suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

704471450-MSS/143-PD2-032 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-deb00026-570b-4c93-ad7a-78814238201a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20e05446-357b-43c4-a8c3-cd6a5ad3b091
Current Stage
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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

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
28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
14 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
9 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

GE ENERGY POWER CONVERSION

Further Information

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