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title: "704471450-MSS/143-PD4-006 CAN"
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# 704471450-MSS/143-PD4-006 CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7edcc0d9-48be-4d0a-a06a-20c4e4d17667

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for the "PDaTS - Maritime Post Design and Technical Services" project, aimed at providing support to Royal Naval Platforms. The project involves the Power, Propulsion, and Auxiliaries Team from Defence Equipment Support. This framework agreement, following DSPCR 2011 regulations, is part of the industry's technical analysis and consultancy services category, covered by the CPV code 71621000. The award stage has been reached, with a selective procurement method under a restricted procedure, culminating in a contract period from 17th July 2025 to 25th August 2025. While the main presence of works encompasses the United Kingdom and British Oversea Territories, it also spans other regions, including Europe and the Rest of the World. The tender allows participation from SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), with mini-competitions enabling 28 suppliers to contribute over the framework's life.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in maritime technical services, particularly in areas such as design and consultancy. Businesses with solid expertise in naval support services, large-scale project management, and those capable of operating within restricted competitive environments can benefit from participating in these mini-competitions. Given the Ministry of Defence's evaluation of VCSEs and SMEs, the framework facilitates smaller enterprises to engage in major public sector contracts, encouraging a broad pool of companies to innovate and contribute tailored solutions to the Royal Navy's evolving needs.

## 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/f148ac52-529a-4bd3-b7b0-a0694f124b13 |
| 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 | 2 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 16 Jul 2025 - 25 Aug 2025 |
| 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

- 71621000 - Technical analysis or consultancy services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 15:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f148ac52-529a-4bd3-b7b0-a0694f124b13

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f148ac52-529a-4bd3-b7b0-a0694f124b13
  3rd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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