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title: "704471450-MSS/143-PD2-002 CAN"
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# 704471450-MSS/143-PD2-002 CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-426e1079-ba60-45d5-bca8-610b3c9a9c7c

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## Summary

The recent procurement process undertaken by the Ministry of Defence involves providing Post Design and Technical Services for maritime platforms under the Power, Propulsion and Auxiliaries Team of the Defence Equipment Support. The contract, titled "PDaTS - Maritime Post Design and Technical Services," stands in the services category and spans multiple locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and United Kingdom among others. It follows a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure above threshold as per DSPCR 2011 regulations. The tender process concluded with the framework agreement being awarded on 17th December 2024 and will run from 6th January 2025 to 6th March 2025.

This tender opens up significant opportunities for businesses involved in technical analysis or consultancy services, particularly well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs. The framework agreement allows for ongoing mini-competitions, offering continuous engagement opportunities for technical support product suppliers. Businesses with expertise in maritime design and consultancy, as well as those aiming to supply the Royal Naval Platforms, can benefit from the framework's extensive scope and potential growth tied to the variability of the HM Naval Fleet size. Notably, Expleo UK Limited is among the successful suppliers, further validating the substantial prospects offered by participating in this structured procurement process.

## 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/836f3d6d-b9b3-4e97-a623-b167e9d7851a |
| 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 | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 6 Mar 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 | EXPLEO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2026 at 12:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/836f3d6d-b9b3-4e97-a623-b167e9d7851a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/836f3d6d-b9b3-4e97-a623-b167e9d7851a
  19th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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