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title: "704471450-MSS/143-PD4-011 CAN"
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# 704471450-MSS/143-PD4-011 CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d24e935-5083-40d4-a98a-f65dc67705f8

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract for the project titled "704471450-MSS/143-PD4-011 CAN", falling under the technical support services industry category. This procurement process, which is part of a Framework agreement to provide Post Design and Technical Services to Royal Naval Platforms, covers multiple locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement process followed a restricted procedure and was valued at £216,832,000. The award stage of the procurement was completed, with the award being published on 4th February 2026. The contract period began on 5th August 2025 and will conclude on 30th June 2026. The process involved selective procurement under DSPCR 2011 regulations, with GE Energy Power Conversion UK Limited as one of the key suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses in the technical support services sector capable of providing expertise in maritime post-design and technical services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) will also find this tender particularly accessible due to its suitability criteria. The nature of the contract, involving ongoing mini-competitions, allows dynamic entry points for suppliers to potentially secure call-off contracts, fostering an environment that encourages competition and provides avenues for diverse business entities to engage with and provide support to the Royal Naval Platforms.

## 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/89ca3d5c-ee75-41f5-8744-19263c8cd686 |
| 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 | 10 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2025 - 30 Jun 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 12:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89ca3d5c-ee75-41f5-8744-19263c8cd686

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/89ca3d5c-ee75-41f5-8744-19263c8cd686
  4th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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