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title: "704471450-MSS/143-PD2-029 CAN"
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# 704471450-MSS/143-PD2-029 CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c45ecc6-824a-49ad-8dde-aea720c73670

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England, has completed the procurement process titled "704471450-MSS/143-PD2-029 CAN," related to technical support services for the Royal Naval Platforms. This procurement falls under the services category and was conducted using a selective, restricted procedure (above threshold) as per DSPCR 2011 regulations. The framework agreement will run from 12th January 2026 to 12th July 2027, allowing for call-off mini-competitions throughout its duration. The procurement covers multiple locations, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and beyond.

This tender offers numerous opportunities for business growth, particularly for businesses providing post-design and technical services to naval platforms. Suitable candidates include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as these have been considered in the suitability criteria. Given the framework's scope to facilitate call-off contracts with 28 suppliers, companies within the technical support service industry can strategically position themselves for participation in subsequent mini-competitions. The awarded framework provides a robust opportunity for establishing or expanding a footprint in defence support services, with Frazer-Nash Consultancy being one of the active suppliers.

## 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/8ec09acb-6899-4112-b3a7-6c1ca831da76 |
| 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 | 11 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Jan 2026 - 12 Jul 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 | FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 12:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ec09acb-6899-4112-b3a7-6c1ca831da76

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ec09acb-6899-4112-b3a7-6c1ca831da76
  27th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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