--- title: "704399451-69 - MSS/142 MRO075_CAN" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4dc06aad-ca05-4d54-a796-012ade569f85" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4dc06aad-ca05-4d54-a796-012ade569f85" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4dc06aad-ca05-4d54-a796-012ade569f85.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4dc06aad-ca05-4d54-a796-012ade569f85.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2026-01-22" --- # 704399451-69 - MSS/142 MRO075_CAN Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4dc06aad-ca05-4d54-a796-012ade569f85 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4dc06aad-ca05-4d54-a796-012ade569f85) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4dc06aad-ca05-4d54-a796-012ade569f85.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, has completed a public procurement process titled "MSS/142 MRO075_CAN", under the industry category for repair and maintenance services of warships. This procurement involved a Framework agreement established by the Defence Equipment Support's Power, Propulsion and Auxiliaries Team to support the Royal Navy's global operations. The award was made on 31st October 2025 to BAE Systems Surface Ships Limited, effective from 19th September 2025 to 6th March 2026. The overall framework contract, valued at £317 million, extends until 31st March 2031 and operates under a selective procurement method utilising a restricted procedure. The procurement process acknowledged small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) suitability and spanned across multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and other international territories. This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in maritime maintenance, repair, and overhaul sectors, particularly those with capabilities to handle large-scale naval contracts. The framework agreement allows for ongoing mini-competitions, providing numerous chances for suppliers to secure part of the extensive £317 million contract value. Companies equipped to deliver highly specialised mechanical systems services will find this tender particularly rewarding. SMEs and VCSEs with innovative solutions and robust logistic operations across multiple continents will be well-positioned to benefit from participation within this extensive framework agreement. ## 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 mechanical systems 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/835353e7-e486-4f55-8999-5201765f1d97 | | 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 | 22 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 8 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 31 Oct 2025 | | Contract period | 18 Sep 2025 - 6 Mar 2026 | | 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 | BAE SYSTEMS SURFACE SHIPS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships ## Release History - 22 Jan 2026 at 18:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/835353e7-e486-4f55-8999-5201765f1d97 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/835353e7-e486-4f55-8999-5201765f1d97 22nd January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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