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title: "704471450-MSS/143-PD1-012 CAN"
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# 704471450-MSS/143-PD1-012 CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c37ce5e6-12a6-4a83-92ac-36b12fa35967

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England, has completed the procurement process for the project titled "PDaTS - Maritime Post Design and Technical Services" under the award stage. This contract involves providing Technical Support Services to the Royal Navy through a Framework Agreement, with an allocated budget of £216,832,000. The procurement falls under the Defence industry, with a broad geographic scope covering the United Kingdom and various global regions. The procurement method used was a selective, restricted procedure above threshold, concluding its tender period on 2nd November 2025, with the contract set to run from 15th December 2025 to 15th June 2027. The project has been awarded to Frazer-Nash Consultancy.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in technical support services within the Defence sector, particularly those focusing on maritime systems and equipment. Companies eligible for this tender include SMEs and VCSEs, owing to the Ministry of Defence's focus on inclusive procurement practices. The framework arrangement allows for ongoing mini-competitions among preselected suppliers, offering continued opportunities for businesses to secure additional work throughout the duration of the contract. This contract is suitable for large enterprises as well, given the scale and complexity of services required.

## 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 Safety and Environmental Support Activity, 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/1d29080f-a9ab-4437-8112-5cf9a1208485 |
| 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 | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 15 Dec 2025 - 15 Jun 2027 |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | FRAZER-NASH CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2026 at 15:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d29080f-a9ab-4437-8112-5cf9a1208485

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d29080f-a9ab-4437-8112-5cf9a1208485
  15th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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