--- title: "704471450-MSS/143-PD2-004 CAN" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9869740e-a8aa-4277-8cd7-045f349a4b7a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9869740e-a8aa-4277-8cd7-045f349a4b7a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9869740e-a8aa-4277-8cd7-045f349a4b7a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9869740e-a8aa-4277-8cd7-045f349a4b7a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2026-01-19" --- # 704471450-MSS/143-PD2-004 CAN Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9869740e-a8aa-4277-8cd7-045f349a4b7a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9869740e-a8aa-4277-8cd7-045f349a4b7a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9869740e-a8aa-4277-8cd7-045f349a4b7a.json) ## Summary The procurement process titled "704471450-MSS/143-PD2-004 CAN" was managed by the Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England. This process pertains to Maritime Post Design and Technical Services under the Defence Equipment Support’s Power, Propulsion, and Auxiliaries Team, offering technical support services with a focus on Royal Navy platforms. It falls within the industry category of technical support services (CPV code: 71356300) and applies a restricted procedure above threshold due to the complex nature of the services required. The framework agreement was awarded through the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations (DSPCR) 2011 regulations with a total estimated value of £216,832,000. The procurement reached its award stage, with the contract period set from 8th May 2025 to 28th August 2025, covering diverse regions including British Overseas Territories and Europe. Call-Off contracts from this framework were awarded to 28 suppliers, with the award for this mini-competition granted to Scott Aerospace Ltd on 1st May 2024. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses involved in technical support services for naval platforms. SMEs and VCSOs are deemed suitable to compete within this framework, suggesting accessibility for a diverse range of company sizes. Given the project's large scale and the selective procurement method adopted, businesses with relevant expertise and capacity to deliver on complex contracts can benefit by securing ongoing work through mini-competitions held during the lifespan of the framework agreement. Companies that can provide adaptable, innovative solutions to enhance the Royal Navy's capabilities stand to gain a competitive edge and establish a lasting partnership with the Ministry of Defence. ## 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/ebf931d5-41da-4fce-bf3c-f545a937ba95 | | 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 | 19 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 14 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Apr 2024 | | Contract period | 7 May 2025 - 28 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 | SCOTT AEROSPACE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71356300 - Technical support services ## Release History - 19 Jan 2026 at 15:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebf931d5-41da-4fce-bf3c-f545a937ba95 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebf931d5-41da-4fce-bf3c-f545a937ba95 19th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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