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title: "704471450-MSS/143-PD2-012 CAN"
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# 704471450-MSS/143-PD2-012 CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-89e244bb-ffbf-4f43-bb02-c72e2700342b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has awarded a framework agreement for the "PDaTS - Maritime Post Design and Technical Services" under the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations 2011. This contract supports the Royal Navy's Power, Propulsion and Auxiliaries team, catering to a varied geographical coverage that spans the United Kingdom and beyond. The procurement falls under the industry category of technical support services, operating within a selective, restricted procedure above threshold. Having reached the award stage, the contract commenced on 20th May 2025 and is set to run until 31st March 2028. Scott Aerospace Ltd is among the awarded suppliers, with the tender framework allowing for numerous mini-competitions over its lifespan, ensuring competitive pricing and broad participation.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in technical support services, especially those with capabilities to cater to maritime systems. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited for this framework due to its inclusive nature. Engaging in such procurement provides not only tangible growth prospects through high-value contracts but also the prestige associated with contributing to national defence projects. Companies that offer innovative and efficient service solutions would find such opportunities particularly beneficial for expanding their portfolio and establishing relationships within government defence 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 Technical Support Products, 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/e10a6615-e0b3-4d08-b3ff-bd00825a8d1c |
| 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 | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Apr 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 19 May 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| 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 | SCOTT AEROSPACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 08:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e10a6615-e0b3-4d08-b3ff-bd00825a8d1c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e10a6615-e0b3-4d08-b3ff-bd00825a8d1c
  21st January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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