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title: "704399451-71 - MSS/142 MRO082-CAN"
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# 704399451-71 - MSS/142 MRO082-CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a50277a6-dab6-4415-9404-f8b4f3cfc4c8

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, is undertaking a public procurement process titled "704399451-71 - MSS/142 MRO082-CAN," focusing on the maritime maintenance, repair, and overhaul of Royal Naval platforms. This process is classified under the industry category of "Repair and maintenance services of warships," with operations extending globally, including the UK, British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, and beyond. As of this procurement stage, the award has been completed following a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure above the threshold under DSPCR 2011 regulations. Significant dates include the initiation of the contract on 5th August 2025, running until 4th March 2026, with the overall framework set to continue until 31st March 2031, holding a maximum value of £317 million.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in ship maintenance, particularly those capable of delivering power items as part of maritime operations. With a structured framework agreement, companies have the opportunity to participate in ongoing mini-competitions throughout the contract's duration, offering a stable pipeline of work. The project is well-suited for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE) given their eligibility per the procurement's suitability criteria. The involvement of prominent suppliers like BAE Systems Surface Ships Limited highlights the competitive landscape, suggesting opportunities for businesses with capabilities in large-scale maritime support to establish or enhance their presence in the defence industry's supply chain.

## 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 power 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/9b50205e-b9be-4839-ac47-854e03352aee |
| 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 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 4 Aug 2025 - 4 Mar 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | BAE SYSTEMS SURFACE SHIPS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2025 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b50205e-b9be-4839-ac47-854e03352aee

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b50205e-b9be-4839-ac47-854e03352aee
  21st November 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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