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title: "704471450-MSS/143-PD2-023 CAN"
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# 704471450-MSS/143-PD2-023 CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-28bd47a8-d7b4-4ac4-a62e-16d17c600282

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, headquartered in Bristol, England, has concluded a procurement process titled "704471450-MSS/143-PD2-023 CAN" under the Defence Equipment Support (DES) initiative to provide Post Design and Technical Services to Royal Naval Platforms. This award, completed with a contract period from 15th December 2025 to 31st March 2026, falls under the industry category of Technical Support Services (CPV code 71356300). This procurement process was conducted using a restricted procedure, above the threshold, indicating a selective method. The procurement supports global locations, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The official award was announced on 22nd January 2026, with the contract's supporting framework allowing for mini-competitions during its lifespan.

This framework agreement offers substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the technical support services sector, to engage in providing crucial support to the Royal Navy. The Ministry of Defence's commitment to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) makes this an ideal opportunity for businesses of varying scales to partake. Organisations with capabilities in technical services can benefit from participating in ongoing mini-competitions, which could lead to further call-off contracts, fostering business growth through continuous collaboration with an influential public authority.

## 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/e48f0039-2497-46f0-ba27-a87de94f6c37 |
| 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 | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| 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 | FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2026 at 15:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e48f0039-2497-46f0-ba27-a87de94f6c37

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e48f0039-2497-46f0-ba27-a87de94f6c37
  22nd January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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