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Maritime Modular Platform Post Design Services and Spares Support

Defence Equipment and Support

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12 Aug 2026 at 14:50

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Defence Equipment and Support, part of the UK Ministry of Defence, procured post-design services and spares support for the in-service Maritime Modular Platform. The platform supports the UK MOD Small Boat Aerial Delivery system, enabling airborne transport of different loads, including small marine craft, into a maritime environment. The requirement covers continuing technical support for the platform, including post-design services, spares and support for new loads and operational demands. It is primarily a service requirement, with associated goods, covering aircraft equipment and repair and maintenance services. The work supports the C-17 Command Support & Airborne Equipment Delivery Team and the wider UK defence equipment programme.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded by direct award to Babcock Integrated Technology Ltd. The award value is £3,037,000 excluding VAT, or £3,644,400 including VAT. The contract period is from 1 March 2027 to 31 March 2029, with two additional two-year extension options and a maximum end date of 31 March 2033. The initial two-year period is estimated at £1,037,000 excluding VAT; each extension option is estimated at £1,000,000 excluding VAT. The award was made without prior tender publication because Babcock holds intellectual property and other exclusive rights required for the requirement. Contract signature is scheduled for 12 February 2027.

This procurement indicates a specialist requirement for suppliers able to support military maritime and airborne equipment through its in-service life. A credible competitor would need post-design engineering capability, spares support and the technical expertise to assess new loads and operational demands. Access to, or ownership of, the relevant intellectual property, technical documentation and exclusive rights is central to the requirement. The selected supplier is associated with the RA5101 Design Organisation endorsed by the Military Aviation Authority and holds the patent for the Maritime Modular Platform. Businesses targeting comparable work for Defence Equipment and Support would therefore need demonstrable defence design authority credentials, strong technical assurance, equipment maintenance capability and the rights or permissions needed to work on the platform.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Maritime Modular Platform Post Design Services and Spares Support

Notice Description

The Maritime Modular Platform provides the UK MOD Small Boat Aerial Delivery system enabling airborne transportation of varying load types, including small marine craft into a maritime environment. The C-17 Command Support & Airborne Equipment (C17CSAE) Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), intends to enter into a supply contract with Babcock Integrated Technology Ltd for post design services and the provision of spares in support of the in-service Maritime Modular Platform. The contract will have an initial duration of two years with the provision to extend for two (2) additional two-year options.

Procurement Information

The C-17 Command Support & Airborne Equipment (C17CSAE) Delivery Team, part of the UK Ministry of Defence (MOD), intends to enter into a supply contract with Babcock Integrated Technology Ltd for post design services and the provision of spares in support of the in-service Maritime Modular Platform. In accordance with Provision 41 of the Procurement Act 2023 It is considered that the award of the contract without prior publication of a tender notice in the UK e-notification service (as required by the relevant legislation) is lawful in accordance with Schedule 5, para 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 due to the supplier having Intellectual Property Rights or other exclusive rights. The Maritime Modular Platform provides the UK MOD Small Boat Aerial Delivery system enabling airborne transportation of varying load types, including small marine craft into a maritime environment. The contract will have an initial duration of two years with an estimated value of PS1,037,000 (one million and thirty seven thousand pounds) excluding VAT, with the provision to extend for two (2) additional two-year options, each option separately having an estimated value of PS1,000,000 (one million pounds) excluding VAT. The maximum duration of the contract will be six (6) years at an estimated whole-life value of PS3,037,000 (three million and thirty seven thousand pounds) excluding VAT. It is considered that this contract can be placed using the Direct Award procedure without prior publication of a tender notice pursuant to Schedule 5, para 5 of the Procurement Act 2023 on the basis that the supplier holds Intellectual Property Rights [SC1.1]meaning the contract may be awarded only to Babcock Integrated Technology Ltd. Babcock Integrated Technology Ltd is a subsidary of Babcock International Group who are the RA5101 Design Organisation endorsed by the Military Air Authority (MAA). Babcock International Group also hold the patent for the Maritime Modular Platform that this planned contract supports. As a result they alone have the know-how, technical expertise, skills and rights to access technical documentation in each case required to fulfil and discharge the technical requirements and services of the contract, and approve new loads and operational demands.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e2c7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076855-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

34741000 - Aircraft equipment

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,037,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Defence Equipment and Support
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
Postcode Area
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

Babcock Integrated Technology Ltd.

Further Information

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