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704399451-53 - MSS/142 MRO063_CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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29 Jan 2026 at 09:10

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence, located at MOD Abbey Wood in Bristol, has completed an award stage for a procurement titled "MRO - Maritime Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul" under the code MSS/142 MRO063_CAN. This procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on the repair and maintenance of warships. The contract was initiated as a tender using the selective procurement method under a restricted procedure. The procurement process is bound by the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations (DSPCR) 2011 and supports the Royal Navy's Power, Propulsion and Auxiliaries (PPA) team. This contract, part of a larger framework agreement, commenced on 31 March 2025 and is set to end on 20 November 2026. It is part of an overarching framework valued at £317 million and covers various delivery locations, including the British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant business opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialising in naval maintenance and repair services. It is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs given its suitability criteria. The agreement provides a stable framework that can be tapped into by suppliers who are part of the established call-off arrangement, with targeted mini-competitions for specific electrical, power, and distribution services. For businesses adept in these areas, especially within the context of warship maintenance, this framework agreement allows for the potential to secure repeat business, leveraging the existing structure provided by the Ministry of Defence. Furthermore, the ongoing competitive nature of the framework and the call-off contract mechanism provide continual opportunities for suppliers to demonstrate their capabilities in a critical defence sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

704399451-53 - MSS/142 MRO063_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 Electrical, Power and Distribution 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-eba20531-14e8-41a1-986c-f66430e944ea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9898cefd-bc0d-4b63-9111-5b3a4dd815cf
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
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2025 - 20 Nov 2026 1-2 years
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

M E L AVIATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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