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title: "704471450-MSS/143-PD3-012 CAN"
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# 704471450-MSS/143-PD3-012 CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-935d43b7-3770-4154-a524-d42d7ffe3306

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, has completed a procurement process for the "PDaTS - Maritime Post Design and Technical Services" contract, which falls under the technical support services category (CPV code: 71356300). This procurement, executed using a selective method under DSPCR 2011 regulations, resulted in a framework agreement initiated on 4th April 2025. The contract serves the Royal Navy platforms and could see changes in the fleet size over its life. Notably, the contract period spans from 10th July 2025 to 1st October 2027, covering several locations, including the British Oversea Territories, United Kingdom, and elsewhere. Expleo UK Limited was awarded via a framework with a total value of £216,832,000, emphasising the project's substantial scale.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in technical support services, especially those with experience in maritime applications. It is particularly suited for SMEs and VCSEs owing to its suitability criteria, offering prospects for business growth both in the UK and internationally. The competitive nature of the framework, with mini-competitions throughout its term, opens avenues for various companies to participate and secure call-off contracts. Companies with capabilities in power, propulsion, and auxiliary systems within naval platforms will find this contract highly relevant to their specialisation, allowing them to expand their client base within the government sector.

## 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/7240e785-6b55-4d24-8944-cb503f52fc48 |
| 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 | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Jul 2025 - 1 Oct 2027 |
| 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

- 10 Feb 2026 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7240e785-6b55-4d24-8944-cb503f52fc48

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7240e785-6b55-4d24-8944-cb503f52fc48
  10th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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