--- title: "704399451-93 - MSS/142 MRO089_CAN" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0584efa1-2c8c-4231-b4d7-2a5eb2cf44ba" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0584efa1-2c8c-4231-b4d7-2a5eb2cf44ba" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0584efa1-2c8c-4231-b4d7-2a5eb2cf44ba.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0584efa1-2c8c-4231-b4d7-2a5eb2cf44ba.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2026-01-16" --- # 704399451-93 - MSS/142 MRO089_CAN Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0584efa1-2c8c-4231-b4d7-2a5eb2cf44ba [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0584efa1-2c8c-4231-b4d7-2a5eb2cf44ba) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0584efa1-2c8c-4231-b4d7-2a5eb2cf44ba.json) ## Summary This procurement process, led by the Ministry of Defence based in Bristol, involves a framework agreement for maritime maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for the Royal Navy. The title of the tender is "704399451-93 - MSS/142 MRO089_CAN," focusing on the industry category of repair and maintenance services of warships. The project encompasses a wide location range including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract period starting on 31st October 2025 and ending on 18th May 2026. The entire framework, which is valued at a maximum of £317 million, is set to run until 31st March 2031. The procurement was conducted using a restricted procedure, a selective method under DSPCR 2011 regulations. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the defence sector, particularly those specialising in maritime electrical, power, and distribution systems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are explicitly supported in this procurement, fostering growth and enabling them to compete alongside larger entities. The Ministry of Defence has engaged notable suppliers including BAE Systems Surface Ships Limited and Scott Aerospace, indicating opportunities for collaboration with established players. Businesses with capabilities in providing warship repair and maintenance services would find this framework to be an advantageous platform for expanding their operations and securing government contracts. ## Notice MRO - Maritime Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul. The Power, Propulsion and Auxiliaies (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 maintenance, repair and overhaul 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 16 suppliers via call-off competitions. Mini-Competitions are held throughout the life of the framework agreement. This mini-competition was for the provision of Marine Electrical, Power and Distribution items. The awarded call-off contract value was determined subsequent to a competitive exercise undertaken in accordance with the framework terms. The overall framework contract runs to 31 March 2031 and has a maximum value of PS317m.The call-off contract value is withheld due to commercial sensitivities and the ongoing competitive nature of the Framework. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/950cc498-3a88-4568-80ae-7408a11df130 | | 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 | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Oct 2025 | | Contract period | 31 Oct 2025 - 18 May 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £317,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS34 8JH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire | | Local authority | South Gloucestershire | | Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick | | Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | BAE SYSTEMS SURFACE SHIPS; SCOTT AEROSPACE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships ## Release History - 16 Jan 2026 at 17:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/950cc498-3a88-4568-80ae-7408a11df130 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/950cc498-3a88-4568-80ae-7408a11df130 16th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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