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title: "704471450-MSS/143-PD4-010 CAN"
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# 704471450-MSS/143-PD4-010 CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3e7f0d75-0430-4231-90fb-6d9cec41d490

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "704471450-MSS/143-PD4-010 CAN" was conducted by the Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, England. This contract is part of a Framework agreement designed to provide post-design and technical services for Royal Naval Platforms, facilitated by the Defence Equipment Support group. The procurement process is in the Award stage, with a completion status, and was carried out using a selective procurement method under the Restricted procedure (above threshold) regulations. The services pertain to the "Technical support services" industry, and the primary areas of delivery include the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, British Overseas Territories, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally. The contract period started on 10th July 2025 and will continue until 31st March 2026, with the award notice published on 4th February 2026.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses providing technical support services, especially those capable of servicing naval platforms. With a framework valuing up to £216,832,000 GBP, it is particularly advantageous for SMEs and VCSEs as the procurement process is designed to consider these types of enterprises. The Ministry of Defence's structured mini-competitions throughout the framework's lifespan creates frequent opportunities for qualified suppliers to engage, encouraging competitive and innovative solutions. Businesses specialising in power, propulsion, and auxiliaries, like GE Energy Power Conversion UK Limited, are well-suited to contribute to this initiative and potentially leverage their involvement for business growth and expansion within 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 Post Design 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/30abb7f1-e769-4254-b97c-e67b413df0b9 |
| 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 | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 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 | GE ENERGY POWER CONVERSION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 11:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30abb7f1-e769-4254-b97c-e67b413df0b9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/30abb7f1-e769-4254-b97c-e67b413df0b9
  4th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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