--- title: "704399451-27 - MSS/142 MRO004-CAN" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b8977a5b-990a-45ef-845d-096eae43be30" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b8977a5b-990a-45ef-845d-096eae43be30" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8977a5b-990a-45ef-845d-096eae43be30.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8977a5b-990a-45ef-845d-096eae43be30.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2025-03-12" --- # 704399451-27 - MSS/142 MRO004-CAN Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b8977a5b-990a-45ef-845d-096eae43be30 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b8977a5b-990a-45ef-845d-096eae43be30) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b8977a5b-990a-45ef-845d-096eae43be30.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has awarded a framework agreement for the Maritime Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) of Royal Navy platforms. The procurement process, titled "704399451-27 - MSS/142 MRO004-CAN," falls under the industry category of "Repair and maintenance services of warships" (CPV code: 50640000). This selective tender process followed a restricted procedure above the threshold and concluded on 8 November 2024. The resulting contract period spans from 9 December 2024 to 28 February 2025. The overall framework agreement runs until 31 March 2031, with a maximum value of £317 million. The awarded call-off contracts will provide services globally, including to locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. This tender was managed from the Ministry of Defence's office in Bristol, England. This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses, especially those in maritime maintenance and repair sectors, to participate in growing their service offerings and securing long-term contracts with the Ministry of Defence. SMEs and VCSEs are particularly encouraged as the framework agreement includes competitions via mini-competitions throughout its duration. The potential to engage in high-value, defence-related maintenance and inspection services on a global scale makes this framework an attractive prospect for well-suited companies looking to expand their footprint in defence procurement. Well-established large companies like Scott Aerospace and Basetek Limited, who have already been awarded contracts, illustrate the calibre of businesses that can benefit from this opportunity. ## 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 Platform control and indication 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/ec05c7e5-dc76-4227-8d98-bdaaa7bc6aae | | 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 | 8 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Dec 2024 | | Contract period | 9 Dec 2024 - 28 Feb 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 | 2 | | Supplier names | BASETEK; SCOTT AEROSPACE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships ## Release History - 12 Mar 2025 at 13:39 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec05c7e5-dc76-4227-8d98-bdaaa7bc6aae - 16 Jan 2025 at 08:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec05c7e5-dc76-4227-8d98-bdaaa7bc6aae ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec05c7e5-dc76-4227-8d98-bdaaa7bc6aae 12th March 2025 - 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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