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704471450-MSS/143-PD2-016 CAN

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a selective procurement process using a restricted procedure for the provision of "704471450-MSS/143-PD2-016 CAN," focusing on technical support services for the Royal Navy. This procurement falls under the CPV classification 71356300. Organised by Defence Equipment Support's PPA Team in Bristol, England, this framework agreement aims to provide post-design and technical services to Royal Naval Platforms. The contract, active from 9th October 2025 to 28th February 2026, involves global delivery, covering locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom. The tender was completed by the tender period end date of 31st July 2025, with the contract awarded to prominent suppliers including BMT Limited and Scott Aerospace Ltd.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses, especially those providing technical support services. The framework agreement offers multiple opportunities through its ongoing mini-competitions, ideal for SMEs and VCSEs seeking to expand into defence sectors. Businesses that can provide competitive technical solutions in marine and defence environments may find this opportunity particularly beneficial for growth. Engaging in such contracts presents the potential for substantial business development, given the framework agreement's value exceeding £216 million and its global scope. Hence, companies specialising in marine technological support services are well-suited to compete in these environments, fostering strong growth opportunities in the defence industry.

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Notice Title

704471450-MSS/143-PD2-016 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f7d016d1-3947-46d5-8444-afffcc890e33
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6246c09-c483-4ead-be8d-8d436a43a203
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
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 1-6 months
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
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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

BMT

SCOTT AEROSPACE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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