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title: "704471450-MSS/143-PD3-007 CAN"
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# 704471450-MSS/143-PD3-007 CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a7a6927-6ddb-4095-ab4c-2640f1a1b38f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, has completed a procurement process for the provision of Maritime Post Design and Technical Services under the title "704471450-MSS/143-PD3-007 CAN." This process falls under the industry category of technical support services and covers a wide range of locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the Rest of the World. The procurement method was a selective restricted procedure above the threshold, and the tender, which had a period ending on 15th November 2024, reached an award stage on 16th April 2025. The framework agreement is valued at approximately £216,832,000 and offered through a mini-competition arrangement, subsequently engaging 28 suppliers for potential mini-competitions throughout its lifespan, with a contract running from 22nd April 2025 to 13th November 2025.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, particularly for companies specialising in technical support services, including small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). As the framework allows for periodic mini-competitions, businesses have ongoing chances to secure work by offering competitive bids, thus fostering growth and expansion opportunities. Suppliers such as large enterprises, including Scott Aerospace Ltd, have already been engaged, highlighting the framework's potential for further collaboration and engagement with accommodating entities within the specialised maritime technical services domain.

## 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/4b4d1c5e-083c-435e-a1b3-29fc77a4edb6 |
| 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 | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2025 - 13 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 | SCOTT AEROSPACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 10 Feb 2026 at 09:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b4d1c5e-083c-435e-a1b3-29fc77a4edb6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4b4d1c5e-083c-435e-a1b3-29fc77a4edb6
  10th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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