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title: "704471450-MSS/143-PD2-026 CAN"
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# 704471450-MSS/143-PD2-026 CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-23fd0853-9686-4cdc-8bb0-1a4f8a8b99aa

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, headquartered in Bristol, England, has completed a procurement process titled "704471450-MSS/143-PD2-026 CAN" within the technical support services industry category. This procurement, classified under CPV code 71356300, involved the award of a framework agreement for Post Design and Technical Services to Royal Naval Platforms, conducted under the DSPCR 2011 regulations. The selective procurement method followed a restricted procedure above the threshold, with the contract period scheduled from 2nd December 2025 to 2nd June 2027. The procurement supports global naval operations, potentially accommodating changes in fleet size, and covers diverse delivery locations, including the UK and other regions worldwide. The award stage was concluded on 28th November 2025, with the contract notice published on 27th January 2026.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in technical support services for naval operations and platforms. SMEs and VCSEs are especially encouraged to participate, as the procurement is tailored to suit their capabilities. The framework agreement's nature allows for ongoing mini-competitions, creating multiple opportunities for suppliers to engage in call-off contracts. BMT Limited, as a large supplier, exemplifies the kind of organisations that successfully compete in this domain. Businesses with expertise in technical and maritime support services will find this procurement a valuable opportunity to expand their services globally and engage with a critical branch of the UK defence sector.

## 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 Products, 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/aa79466e-4887-44ae-89ce-a90dd680243e |
| 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 | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2025 - 2 Jun 2027 |
| 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 | BMT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 10:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa79466e-4887-44ae-89ce-a90dd680243e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aa79466e-4887-44ae-89ce-a90dd680243e
  27th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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