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title: "704471450-MSS/143-PD4-009 CAN"
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# 704471450-MSS/143-PD4-009 CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-799fc2b5-1f55-4281-84b5-050632a56607

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the award stage of a selective procurement process for technical support services under the title "704471450-MSS/143-PD4-009 CAN". A framework agreement was established to provide Post Design and Technical Services for the Power, Propulsion and Auxiliaries Team within Defence Equipment Support, supporting the Royal Naval Platforms globally. This framework, aimed at increasing operational efficiency, allowed for call-off contracts awarded to 28 suppliers. The contract, carried out under DSPCR 2011 regulations, covers worldwide locations including the UK, British Overseas Territories, and beyond. The procurement method was a restricted procedure, concluding with an active award to Expleo UK Limited on 12th August 2025, initiating the contract period on 9th September 2025 through to 7th March 2026.

This framework agreement presents significant opportunities for both SMEs and large enterprises, providing a pathway for diverse businesses to engage in regular mini-competitions for service provision. Such arrangements encourage business growth through participation in technical support projects for the maritime sector, benefiting suppliers capable of delivering expert support in engineering and technical disciplines. The structured mini-competitions ensure that a wide range of companies can contribute innovative solutions, potentially enhancing their portfolios by working alongside the esteemed Royal Navy. Companies specialising in technical support services, particularly those familiar with naval or maritime defence sectors, may find this framework arrangement particularly beneficial to expand their capabilities and access substantial governmental contracts.

## 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/0c3d1e9c-65b0-4209-885b-d6ba84f5e429 |
| 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 | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2025 - 7 Mar 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 | EXPLEO |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 09:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c3d1e9c-65b0-4209-885b-d6ba84f5e429

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0c3d1e9c-65b0-4209-885b-d6ba84f5e429
  4th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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