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title: "704399451-16 - MSS/142 MRO011-CAN"
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# 704399451-16 - MSS/142 MRO011-CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-394cc59c-b25d-4e72-b9e5-31a4915b0b7d

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, headquartered in Bristol, has awarded a call-off contract under the framework agreement for maritime maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services to Royal Naval Platforms. This procurement, titled "704399451-16 - MSS/142 MRO011-CAN", falls under the industry category of Repair and Maintenance Services of Warships (CPV 50640000). The contract involves providing fire equipment and safety items globally, including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and the rest of the world. The tender process was selective, following DSPCR 2011 regulations through a restricted procedure. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 3rd October 2024 and the contract period starting on 17th October 2024 and ending on 20th December 2024. The framework agreement runs until 31st March 2031, with an overall maximum value of £317 million.

This framework agreement offers extensive opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime MRO services to support the Royal Navy. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged to participate in mini-competitions held throughout the framework's lifecycle, fostering competitive growth within the sector. Companies with expertise in providing fire equipment and safety items stand a good chance to secure call-off contracts from the Ministry of Defence. The ongoing competitive nature of this procurement ensures that businesses can continually bid and win work, promoting sustained business growth and long-term commercial relationships with a high-profile government client.

## Notice

MRO - Maritime Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul. The Power, Propulsion and Auxiliaies (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 maintenance, repair and overhaul 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 16 suppliers via call-off competitions. Mini-Competitions are held throughout the life of the framework agreement. This mini-competition was for the provision of fire equipment and safety items. The awarded call-off contract value was determined subsequent to a competitive exercise undertaken in accordance with the framework terms. The overall framework contract runs to 31 March 2031 and has a maximum value of PS317m.The call-off contract value is 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/effecde0-eac0-470b-8131-8681790719d5 |
| 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 | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 Oct 2024 - 20 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £317,000,000 |
| 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

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2025 at 13:54 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/effecde0-eac0-470b-8131-8681790719d5
- 16 Jan 2025 at 08:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/effecde0-eac0-470b-8131-8681790719d5

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/effecde0-eac0-470b-8131-8681790719d5
  12th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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