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title: "704471450-MSS/143-PD3-006 CAN"
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# 704471450-MSS/143-PD3-006 CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-26858e8c-1a74-4e94-bcc2-a2046d6e2e4d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the awarding process for the tender titled "PDaTS - Maritime Post Design and Technical Services" with the procurement stage identified as an 'award'. The project falls under the industry category of technical support services, classified with CPV code 71356300. The process employed a selective procurement method via a restricted procedure above threshold. Key deadlines included the tender period ending on 9 January 2025 and the contract period running from 20 March 2025 to 8 July 2025. Deliverables are expected across various locations, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the UK. The opportunity has a contract value of £216,832,000 GBP and is supported by the Defence Equipment Support's Power, Propulsion and Auxiliaries (PPA) Team.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses by participating in a framework arrangement that includes mini-competitions for technical support services. The Ministry of Defence's commitment to globally supporting the Royal Navy through this framework contract allows businesses, especially those capable of providing technical services, to expand their reach and portfolio. Companies of all sizes, including SMEs and VCSEs, can find suitable opportunities, particularly those with relevant industry expertise. BAE Systems Surface Ships Limited has already been identified as a supplier, indicating the calibre of partnerships interested parties would associate with under this framework. Such opportunities are pivotal for businesses aiming for growth through national and international engagements in the 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 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/10bcda82-ce65-4c0d-9125-f055dc8da753 |
| 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 | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 Mar 2025 - 8 Jul 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 | BAE SYSTEMS SURFACE SHIPS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 10:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10bcda82-ce65-4c0d-9125-f055dc8da753

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10bcda82-ce65-4c0d-9125-f055dc8da753
  2nd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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