Planning

714902453 - MSS/178 - Maritime Electrical Power Generation, Distribution, Propulsion Equipment Support

DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT

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Planning

20 May 2025 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process is initiated by Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S), a part of the Ministry of Defence located at MOD Abbey Wood, Bristol. The notice pertains to the "Maritime Electrical Power Generation, Distribution, Propulsion Equipment Support" intended for the Royal Navy (RN) platforms. Classified under the defence and security sector, this planned service contract focuses on electronic and electrical spare parts for warships, along with mechanical and electrical engineering services. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, as of 20th May 2025, and anticipates a contract period from 1st February 2026 to 31st January 2033, with potential extension to 31st January 2036. This procurement is valued at a gross amount of £180 million and net £150 million GBP.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those providing engineering support, repair, and maintenance services for warships. Companies specialising in electrical and mechanical engineering services, especially SMEs, are well-positioned to compete, given the contract's focus on high-value, technically demanding services. The planned nature of the procurement allows interested parties time to prepare and position themselves strategically for this lucrative and long-term contract opportunity. Businesses centred on supplying or servicing defence sector technologies can leverage this tender to expand their market reach and secure a foothold in the defence procurement landscape.

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Notice Title

714902453 - MSS/178 - Maritime Electrical Power Generation, Distribution, Propulsion Equipment Support

Notice Description

Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) on behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), are considering options to secure the provision of In-Service Support for Martime Electrical Power Generation, Electrical Distribution and Electrical Propulsion Equipment fitted across RN platforms. Please note: The information in this UK1 Pipeline Notice is purely for information, and no further details are available at this stage. Further details will be provided in a future notice if the opportunity progresses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05193d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023397-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

50 - Repair and maintenance services

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

35522000 - Electronic and electrical spare parts for warships

50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships

71334000 - Mechanical and electrical engineering services

71336000 - Engineering support services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPORT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
desshipsmss-mast-sabp@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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