--- title: "704399451-68 - MSS/142 MRO078_CAN" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a2429415-bb62-4782-ba24-4838300d55e3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a2429415-bb62-4782-ba24-4838300d55e3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a2429415-bb62-4782-ba24-4838300d55e3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a2429415-bb62-4782-ba24-4838300d55e3.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2026-01-23" --- # 704399451-68 - MSS/142 MRO078_CAN Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2429415-bb62-4782-ba24-4838300d55e3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a2429415-bb62-4782-ba24-4838300d55e3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a2429415-bb62-4782-ba24-4838300d55e3.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has concluded a procurement process under the DSPCR 2011 regulations for maritime maintenance, repair, and overhaul services with a focus on electrical propulsion items for the Royal Naval Platforms. This contract, titled "MSS/142 MRO078_CAN," falls under the "Repair and maintenance services of warships" industry category and entails a framework agreement with a maximum value of £317 million. The procurement utilised a selective, restricted above-threshold procedure and reached the award stage on 22 May 2025. The overall framework stretches until 31 March 2031, with delivery locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The awarded call-off contracts were part of a competitive mini-competition held within this framework, although specific contract values remain commercially sensitive. This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in maritime maintenance and repair services, particularly those capable of delivering electrical propulsion solutions. Given that the framework supports SMEs and VCSEs, it encourages participation from organisations of varying scales, fostering business growth for suppliers who can meet the requirements set forth by the Ministry of Defence. The presence of multiple suppliers, such as Basetek Limited and CARWOOD MOTOR UNIT LTD, illustrates the competitive nature and potential for expanded market opportunities within this strategic defence procurement initiative. ## 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 electrical propulsion 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/b1d58611-73de-4322-8dc7-e046fc897db7 | | 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 | 23 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jun 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 May 2025 | | Contract period | 7 Jul 2025 - 20 Feb 2026 | | 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 | BASETEK; CARWOOD MOTOR UNIT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships ## Release History - 23 Jan 2026 at 15:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1d58611-73de-4322-8dc7-e046fc897db7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1d58611-73de-4322-8dc7-e046fc897db7 23rd 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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