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title: "704399451-33 - MSS/142 MRO043 - CAN"
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# 704399451-33 - MSS/142 MRO043 - CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-85a1ae9b-e742-4ed2-bfd6-366d30d0d379

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, with its base in Bristol, oversees the award of a framework contract for the procurement of maintenance, repair, and overhaul services (MRO) for Royal Naval Platforms. The contract, identified as "704399451-33 - MSS/142 MRO043 - CAN", falls under the industry category of "Repair and maintenance services of warships" (CPV 50640000). This ongoing procurement process employs a "selective" method through a restricted procedure above the threshold, with the award stage commenced on 25th March 2025 and completion expected by 18th September 2025. The overarching framework is valued at £317 million and is set to expire on 31 March 2031. This represents a substantial business opportunity due to the potential scope and expansion of the HM Naval Fleet across multiple regions including British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the UK.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime maintenance who are looking to engage in long-term service contracts. It is highly suitable for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE), ensuring a breadth of competition and innovation through ongoing mini-competitions. Suppliers such as Scott Aerospace and BAE Systems Surface Ships Limited already participate, highlighting the call for established firms with the capability to handle complex marine systems. Businesses well-versed in marine transmission, steering, and stabilization systems would be ideal contenders, potentially benefiting from steady revenue streams, enhanced market presence, and involvement in high-profile defence projects.

## Notice

MRO - Maritime Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul. The Power, Propulsion and Auxiliaies (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 maintenance, repair and overhaul 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 16 suppliers via call-off competitions. Mini-Competitions are held throughout the life of the framework agreement. This mini-competition was for the provision of Marine transmissions, steering and stabiliser items. The awarded call-off contract value was determined subsequent to a competitive exercise undertaken in accordance with the framework terms. The overall framework contract runs to 31 March 2031 and has a maximum value of PS317m.The call-off contract value is 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/88de97f0-2e3f-43af-b5b2-7b20718f78cb |
| 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 | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Mar 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Mar 2025 - 18 Sep 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £317,000,000 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | BAE SYSTEMS SURFACE SHIPS; SCOTT AEROSPACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2025 at 14:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88de97f0-2e3f-43af-b5b2-7b20718f78cb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/88de97f0-2e3f-43af-b5b2-7b20718f78cb
  7th July 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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