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704471450-MSS/143-PD5-001 CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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05 Feb 2026 at 13:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a selective procurement process under a restricted procedure that adhered to DSPCR 2011 regulations. This contract concerns the provision of Maritime Post Design and Technical Services for Royal Naval Platforms and was awarded on 8th May 2025. The framework agreement, with a total value of £216,832,000, uses multiple suppliers, including BAE Systems Surface Ships Limited, to provide technical support services globally, covering locations such as British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. The tender period concluded on 12th December 2024, and the contract runs from 9th May 2025 to 9th May 2028.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses, especially those offering technical support services within the maritime sector. SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the framework supports such businesses. The contract's scope, allowing for potential fleet size adjustments, means adaptable and innovative companies could benefit from the growing needs of the Royal Navy. Conducting mini-competitions throughout the contract period fosters an ongoing environment for competitive bidding and innovation, making it an attractive proposition for enterprising businesses seeking to expand in defence-related services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

704471450-MSS/143-PD5-001 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 Logistics, 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-ee3de1b5-f7a3-492a-998a-59588cdf1133
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a812ad8-9c87-47c0-a8d8-c1b817e699da
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

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
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
8 May 2025 - 9 May 2028 3-4 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

BAE SYSTEMS SURFACE SHIPS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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