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title: "704471450-MSS/143-PD3-002 CAN"
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# 704471450-MSS/143-PD3-002 CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-115c812b-52b8-427c-b1d9-9de8feac2281

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has concluded a procurement process titled "704471450-MSS/143-PD3-002 CAN" for the PDaTS - Maritime Post Design and Technical Services. This involves Technical Support Services for the Royal Naval Platforms. Conducted as a restricted procedure, the framework agreement was awarded under the DSPCR 2011 regulations. The framework, valued at £216,832,000, encompasses delivery across locations including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and others worldwide. The award was published on 22 January 2026, following the commencement of the contract period from 17 January 2025 to 17 February 2025, with the latest procurement stage being completed.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialised in technical analysis or consultancy services, particularly those capable of operating at a global scale within the defence sector. The framework agreement supports SMEs and VCSEs, fostering a competitive environment for a diverse range of suppliers. Companies with the capacity to offer high-level technical support and innovation in maritime and naval operations would find this contract beneficial for business growth. The selective nature of the procurement process ensures that qualified businesses can participate in ongoing mini-competitions, fostering long-term partnerships within this high-value framework.

## Notice

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 Services, Call-off price 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/322912c0-d95d-4659-bd2e-60c3fae96528 |
| 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 | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Jan 2025 - 17 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £216,832,000 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | GE ENERGY POWER CONVERSION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2026 at 16:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/322912c0-d95d-4659-bd2e-60c3fae96528

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/322912c0-d95d-4659-bd2e-60c3fae96528
  22nd January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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