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title: "704471450-MSS/143-PD1-001-CAN"
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# 704471450-MSS/143-PD1-001-CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-63dee169-8bca-4713-8c00-63aa72183f1b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has concluded a public procurement process under the title "704471450-MSS/143-PD1-001-CAN", focusing on the industry category of technical support services. This procurement, specifically for the Maritime Post Design and Technical Services, was completed as part of a selective, restricted procedure above threshold. The buyer's organisation is located in Bristol, England, and the tender concerns services to be delivered globally, including the UK, Europe, and the British Overseas Territories. The contracting process reached the Award stage with the decision made on 22nd November 2024. The contract period is set from 27th November 2024 until 26th November 2026, highlighting a significant investment valued at approximately £216.8 million.

This tender presents promising opportunities for businesses within the technical support services sector, particularly those capable of contributing to naval and maritime post-design services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited for participation, given the framework's inclusive approach. As subcontracts may become available through call-off arrangements and mini-competitions, businesses should consider engaging with the Ministry of Defence or established suppliers, such as Dauntless Building at Portsmouth Naval Base, renowned for its large-scale operations. This procurement offers ample scope for niche service providers to engage with a major governmental entity and potentially secure substantial growth opportunities 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 Fire & Escape Systems 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/ba6276f4-6477-4be4-9b08-28d7f56ae145 |
| 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 | 29 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 27 Nov 2024 - 26 Nov 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 | DAUNTLESS BUILDING PORTSMOUTH NAVAL BASE FLEET WAY PORTSMOUTH HA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 12:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba6276f4-6477-4be4-9b08-28d7f56ae145

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ba6276f4-6477-4be4-9b08-28d7f56ae145
  4th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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