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title: "704471450-MSS/143-PD3-019 CAN"
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# 704471450-MSS/143-PD3-019 CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c5363cc8-799b-44bb-b8f0-833eadae7c9e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has completed a selective procurement process for the provision of Technical Support Services under the Maritime Post Design and Technical Services Framework Agreement. This procurement is managed by the Power, Propulsion and Auxiliaries Team within Defence Equipment Support (DES) to globally support the Royal Navy. The contract has been awarded to GE Energy Power Conversion UK Limited, beginning on 9th December 2025 and ending on 9th December 2026. The framework operates in a restricted procedure above threshold, set out under DSPCR 2011 regulations, covering various regions including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom. Interest for this tender was open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the services category, specifically technical support services (CPV code: 71356300).

This tender presents vast opportunities for businesses specializing in technical support services to engage with the Ministry of Defence and potentially secure a steady stream of work through the framework’s mini-competitions. Companies that possess robust capabilities in maritime post-design services and can operate at a global scale would find this an advantageous prospect. The arrangement encourages competition and innovation, allowing businesses of various scales, including small and voluntary organisations, to enhance their profiles within the defence sector and expand their operational scope internationally.

## 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/3f915096-91e4-4a1d-bf06-997cc79b2156 |
| 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 | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 Dec 2025 - 9 Dec 2026 |
| 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 | GE ENERGY POWER CONVERSION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 11:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f915096-91e4-4a1d-bf06-997cc79b2156

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3f915096-91e4-4a1d-bf06-997cc79b2156
  3rd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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