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title: "704471450-MSS/143-PD3-017 CAN"
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# 704471450-MSS/143-PD3-017 CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-69dea0a3-c81d-4f58-a264-fbc56790683f

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for PDaTS - Maritime Post Design and Technical Services aimed at supporting the Royal Navy. The procurement falls under the category of Technical support services (CPV code: 71356300) and covers multiple locations including the British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The award, valued at £216,832,000 GBP, was made through a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure above the threshold. The contract period runs from 9th December 2025 to 9th December 2026. Key stakeholders include the Ministry of Defence as the buyer and GE Energy Power Conversion UK Limited as the supplier. The procurement process is governed by DSPCR 2011 regulations, and the framework allows for mini-competitions throughout its lifecycle.

This tender offers significant opportunities for business growth, particularly for organisations capable of delivering comprehensive maritime technical support services to military vessels. With call-off contracts awarded to 28 suppliers, businesses specialising in naval engineering and post-design services can find lucrative opportunities through this framework agreement. The procurement is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, opening the door for a diverse range of companies to partake in upcoming mini-competitions. Businesses with the relevant technical prowess and operational scale to engage with the Ministry of Defence can greatly benefit from aligning their services with the needs of the Royal Navy's expanding and contracting fleet.

## 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 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/fdbda58c-dd1f-497a-aebb-1137867adada |
| 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 | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2025 - 9 Dec 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

- 3 Feb 2026 at 11:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdbda58c-dd1f-497a-aebb-1137867adada

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fdbda58c-dd1f-497a-aebb-1137867adada
  3rd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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