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title: "704471450-MSS/143-PD4-004 CAN"
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# 704471450-MSS/143-PD4-004 CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c75e0b9d-02b9-4faf-9494-087194442bef

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, England, has completed a procurement process under the title "704471450-MSS/143-PD4-004 CAN" within the industry category of Technical Support Services. This procurement was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a restricted procedure above the threshold, under DSPCR 2011 regulations. The tender involved a framework agreement for Post Design and Technical Services to Royal Naval Platforms, with a total value of GBP 216,832,000. The process reached the award stage on 10 April 2025, and the contract period spans from 14 April 2025 to 22 December 2025. Delivery is expected across multiple global locations, including British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those in the maritime and defence sectors, focusing on technical support services. The Ministry of Defence's use of a framework agreement allows scope for multiple suppliers, enhancing competitive opportunities as mini-competitions will be held throughout the contract's lifespan. This framework is particularly beneficial for SMEs and VCSEs, as indicated by the inclusivity criteria for supplier suitability. Businesses capable of offering high-quality post-design support services in power, propulsion, and auxiliaries for naval platforms, such as GE Energy Power Conversion UK Limited, which has been actively awarded a contract, would find this tender especially relevant for expansion and partnership potential in 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 Post Design 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/a946acc7-2aef-4088-8919-47de874a560e |
| 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 | 14 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | 13 Apr 2025 - 22 Dec 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 | 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 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a946acc7-2aef-4088-8919-47de874a560e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a946acc7-2aef-4088-8919-47de874a560e
  3rd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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