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title: "704399451-78 - MSS/142 MRO087_CAN"
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# 704399451-78 - MSS/142 MRO087_CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-de09ce05-1764-4f20-895e-12f7a3e717ec

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence invites qualified businesses to participate in a significant procurement opportunity titled "704399451-78 - MSS/142 MRO087_CAN" focused on Maritime Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul services. This initiative, managed by the Power, Propulsion and Auxiliaries (PPA) Team within Defence Equipment Support (DES), provides crucial support to the Royal Navy. The procurement process, conducted through a restricted procedure under DSPCR 2011 regulations, culminated in the award phase, with major contracts set to run until 31 March 2031, boasting a maximum budget of £317 million. The framework agreement supports a global scope, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom, with the principal contract activities set to commence from 12 November 2025 to 4 August 2026. The tender focuses on the repair and maintenance services of warships, providing a structured framework for ongoing mini-competitions.

This tender opens avenues for significant business growth, particularly for businesses specialising in maritime services and offering competitive capabilities in maintenance and overhaul operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are indicated as suitable for participation, suggesting a firm intention to engage a broad range of suppliers. With Score Marine Ltd and Scott Aerospace established as participating suppliers, businesses positioned in logistics, advanced manufacturing, and technology transfer within the naval sector can strategically align themselves to compete effectively in this procurement initiative. SMEs and VCSEs with proven expertise in warship maintenance and robust operational frameworks will be particularly well-suited to thrive through this framework agreement, enabling them to capture market share and expand their capabilities within the defence supply chain.

## 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 Marine Fluid Systems 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/9bc59aed-b78f-4b23-b8f0-b57568b5be2f |
| 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 | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Nov 2025 - 4 Aug 2026 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | SCORE MARINE; SCOTT AEROSPACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50640000 - Repair and maintenance services of warships

## Release History

- 16 Jan 2026 at 17:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bc59aed-b78f-4b23-b8f0-b57568b5be2f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9bc59aed-b78f-4b23-b8f0-b57568b5be2f
  16th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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