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Repair of Modular Support Units for the Fleet Air Arm - Contract Details Notice

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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26 Aug 2025 at 16:26

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for the repair and refurbishment of Bulk and Medium sized Modular Support Units for the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm. The contract, bearing the title "Repair of Modular Support Units for the Fleet Air Arm - Contract Details Notice," was awarded as a direct procurement, below the competition threshold, under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement was specifically for defence and security services and covered repair and maintenance of ships, classified under CPV code 50241000. The process was instigated with a direct award on the 26th of August, 2025, and is scheduled to run until the 31st of March, 2028, based in Portsmouth, UK. The procurement stage is classified as 'Award', indicating it has been concluded and the contract is now active.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ship repair and refurbishment, especially those focused on defence sectors. Given that the procurement method was direct and below threshold without competitive bidding, it suggests a potential niche for businesses familiar with similar niche government contracts to establish a foothold. The awarded company, STS Defence Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in the UK, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for such opportunities. Other SMEs with capabilities in delivering specialised services to central government agencies, particularly in defence, may find similar contracts conducive to business growth through establishing reliable government partnerships and gaining valuable experience in the defence procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Repair of Modular Support Units for the Fleet Air Arm - Contract Details Notice

Notice Description

A contract for the repair and refurbishment of Bulk and Medium sized Modular Support Units for the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058e0a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051384-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£179,054 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
25 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Isabel King
Contact Email
navyfd-comrcl-procureteam@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO2 8BY
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Nelson
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STS DEFENCE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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