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title: "704471450-MSS/143-PD3-015 CAN"
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# 704471450-MSS/143-PD3-015 CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d00d0abc-fe5a-41ef-a1ad-ae3c705776b5

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in Bristol, has awarded a contract titled "704471450-MSS/143-PD3-015 CAN" as part of a selective, restricted procurement procedure under the DSPCR 2011 regulations. This procurement stage is complete and pertains to the Technical Support Services category, particularly for the Power, Propulsion and Auxiliaries Team which supports the Royal Navy. The framework agreement allows for mini-competitions throughout its life, and this specific contract period runs from 9th September 2025 to 9th March 2026, with delivery to locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom. The award was announced on 3rd February 2026, with Scott Aerospace Ltd being one of the suppliers involved.

This tender presents substantial opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, by engaging them in the framework agreement, which may extend as the size of the Royal Navy fleet potentially changes. The framework's flexible arrangement, with ongoing mini-competitions, provides recurring chances for businesses in the technical services sector to secure contracts. Companies specialising in maritime solutions, technical and design services are well-suited to partake in this dynamic procurement landscape, potentially enhancing their business growth by building a portfolio with the Ministry of Defence's ongoing requirements.

## 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/b4d2cd2b-85ae-4009-afd7-11e6b8f14897 |
| 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 | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Sep 2025 - 9 Mar 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 | SCOTT AEROSPACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 11:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4d2cd2b-85ae-4009-afd7-11e6b8f14897

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4d2cd2b-85ae-4009-afd7-11e6b8f14897
  3rd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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