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title: "704471450-MSS/143-PD3-004 CAN"
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# 704471450-MSS/143-PD3-004 CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c3506065-44df-46c8-bbce-f767d9d8d2f0

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has embarked on a procurement process under the title "704471450-MSS/143-PD3-004 CAN," focusing on Maritime Post Design and Technical Services. This tender falls under the industry category of technical support services, covering various global locations, including the British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom. The procurement process, governed by a restricted procedure above the threshold, has reached the award stage. The contract period began on 22 April 2025 and runs until 10 July 2025. The initiative supports the Royal Navy and allows for potential fleet size adjustments over the contract's duration. Notably, the total contract value is £216,832,000, and the procurement is particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), accommodating diverse business scales.

For businesses specialising in defence and maritime engineering services, this tender offers significant growth opportunities. The Ministry of Defence's engagement of multiple suppliers through a framework agreement presents a dynamic market environment for technical service providers. Companies like Scott Aerospace Ltd and GE Energy Power Conversion UK Limited have already been awarded contracts, highlighting the appeal to large-scale enterprises. However, with mini-competitions continuing throughout the framework's lifecycle, SMEs can also find ample opportunities to provide technical expertise and innovative solutions to the Royal Navy. This procurement process encourages competitive participation, facilitating potential business expansion and collaboration within the defence sector.

## 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 Services, 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/00f16731-5403-4e3e-b0f2-de46afe9bbad |
| 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 | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 21 Apr 2025 - 10 Jul 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | GE ENERGY POWER CONVERSION; SCOTT AEROSPACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 09:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00f16731-5403-4e3e-b0f2-de46afe9bbad
- 2 Feb 2026 at 08:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00f16731-5403-4e3e-b0f2-de46afe9bbad

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00f16731-5403-4e3e-b0f2-de46afe9bbad
  2nd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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