--- title: "704399451-108 - MSS/142 MRO119_CAN" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-cc8d7bce-f661-4497-ae38-f3f57f9704da" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cc8d7bce-f661-4497-ae38-f3f57f9704da" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc8d7bce-f661-4497-ae38-f3f57f9704da.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc8d7bce-f661-4497-ae38-f3f57f9704da.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2026-01-29" --- # 704399451-108 - MSS/142 MRO119_CAN Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cc8d7bce-f661-4497-ae38-f3f57f9704da [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-cc8d7bce-f661-4497-ae38-f3f57f9704da) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-cc8d7bce-f661-4497-ae38-f3f57f9704da.json) ## Summary The procurement process initiated by the Ministry of Defence, located in Bristol, England, involves a framework contract for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of Royal Navy platforms, particularly focusing on electrical, power, and distribution items. Under the award stage of this process, the contract spans from 13 January 2026 to 1 July 2027, with a potential maximum value of £317 million. This selective procedure, conducted under the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations (DSPCR) 2011, follows a restricted procedure (above threshold). The main industry category is repair and maintenance services of warships, covering locations across the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and globally. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in maritime services, especially those specialising in maintenance and repair of naval vessels. With the framework allowing multiple call-off contracts to 16 suppliers and ongoing mini-competitions, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. This arrangement offers a structured platform for businesses to engage in a competitive environment, potentially enhancing their portfolios and fostering growth through governmental contracts, leveraging the extensive need for ship maintenance services managed by Defence Equipment Support (DES). ## 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 Electrical, Power and Distribution 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/9fbfff5b-c19d-46ac-889c-b701fb7f7850 | | 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 | 29 Jan 2026 | | Submission deadline | 8 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 13 Jan 2026 | | Contract period | 13 Jan 2026 - 1 Jul 2027 | | 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 | 1 | | Supplier names | M E L AVIATION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships ## Release History - 29 Jan 2026 at 10:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fbfff5b-c19d-46ac-889c-b701fb7f7850 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9fbfff5b-c19d-46ac-889c-b701fb7f7850 29th January 2026 - 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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