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title: "704399451-37 - MSS/142 MRO045-CAN"
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# 704399451-37 - MSS/142 MRO045-CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b337fc9d-2fcf-4760-8585-11d72d94b60b

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a tender process for the maritime maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for its Royal Naval Platforms. The procurement falls under the 'Repair and maintenance services of warships' industry category (CPV code 50640000) and has been awarded to Scott Aerospace Ltd. This contract, which began on 21 February 2025 and ends on 28 May 2025, featured a selective procurement method under the DSPCR 2011 regulations and involved competitive call-off exercises. The total framework has a maximum value of £317 million and runs up to 31 March 2031, covering services globally, including British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime repair and maintenance to engage with the Ministry of Defence. The framework agreement enables the involvement of SMEs and VCSEs, offering a promising prospect for those capable of providing marine electrical items among other MRO services. Companies with expertise in warship maintenance can grow their business by participating in ongoing mini-competitions throughout the contract’s lifespan, ensuring continuous engagement and potential revenue in a highly competitive framework environment.

## 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 Marine Electrical 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/69c7c4cb-1249-4362-8e3c-01841025dd57 |
| 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 | 12 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Feb 2025 - 28 May 2025 |
| 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 | SCOTT AEROSPACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2025 at 14:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69c7c4cb-1249-4362-8e3c-01841025dd57
- 28 Feb 2025 at 11:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69c7c4cb-1249-4362-8e3c-01841025dd57

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69c7c4cb-1249-4362-8e3c-01841025dd57
  12th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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