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title: "704471450-MSS/143-PD2-022 CAN"
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# 704471450-MSS/143-PD2-022 CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d2026dc1-d12e-4f7d-98b2-423626c1b40a

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed the award stage of a major procurement process, titled "704471450-MSS/143-PD2-022 CAN", focused on the provision of Maritime Post Design and Technical Services under a selective procurement method. The project, led by the Power, Propulsion and Auxiliaries team within Defence Equipment Support, supports the Royal Navy through a framework agreement. This framework, following a restricted procedure above the threshold, sets the stage for ongoing support of Royal Naval Platforms. The tender covers services in multiple locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The contract, valued at £216,832,000, runs from 3rd December 2025 to 31st March 2026. The competitive framework permits multiple call-off contracts awarded to 28 suppliers, with BMT Limited as a noted supplier for this agreement.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technical support services within the naval and defence sectors. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are considered suitable candidates under the procurement suitability criteria. Companies with expertise in technical support, servicing global naval needs, and participating in mini-competitions can leverage this framework for growth, especially given the potential for the contract's scope to evolve with the Royal Navy's operational demands. Business entities prepared to compete in selectinve processes would find this opportunity particularly advantageous due to the ongoing nature of the framework agreement and the varied geographical reach highlighted in the tender.

## 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 Products, 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/9e64b9fe-504c-4256-afb4-ca4e92053607 |
| 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 | 2 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2025 - 31 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 | BMT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 2 Feb 2026 at 15:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e64b9fe-504c-4256-afb4-ca4e92053607

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e64b9fe-504c-4256-afb4-ca4e92053607
  2nd February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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