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title: "704471450-MSS/143-PD3-009 CAN"
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# 704471450-MSS/143-PD3-009 CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14899a13-a1ee-4c85-9d1e-6e56cfde5cba

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has successfully completed a selective tendering process under the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011 for post-design and technical services, specifically tailored to support the Royal Navy's Power, Propulsion, and Auxiliaries Team. The procurement process utilised a restricted procedure (above threshold), leading to the establishment of a framework agreement in which 28 suppliers were awarded Call-Off contracts. Expleo UK Limited was one of the suppliers awarded. This initiative, classified under CPV 71356300 for Technical Support Services, aims to deliver services across a broad geographical scope, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom. The contract commenced on 29 April 2025 and is scheduled to conclude by 1 November 2025. The tendering period concluded on 13 March 2025.

This framework agreement offers significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses that provide specialised technical support services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs), are considered suitable contenders for this procurement, given the indicated suitability criteria. By engaging in this framework, businesses can secure a foothold in supporting the Royal Navy’s critical operations and potentially benefit from ongoing mini-competitions throughout the contract's lifespan. Participation offers a chance to contribute to significant defence operations while establishing a relationship with the Ministry of Defence, thus enhancing long-term business prospects and industry credibility.

## 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/7476420d-7fcd-49ba-aec6-11513cc07bd7 |
| 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 | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 28 Apr 2025 - 1 Nov 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 | EXPLEO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 14:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7476420d-7fcd-49ba-aec6-11513cc07bd7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7476420d-7fcd-49ba-aec6-11513cc07bd7
  2nd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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