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title: "704471450-MSS/143-PD2-032 CAN"
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# 704471450-MSS/143-PD2-032 CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-deb00026-570b-4c93-ad7a-78814238201a

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD), located in Bristol, England, recently completed a procurement process for technical support services under the Defence Equipment Support (DES) framework. The procurement, identified by the title "704471450-MSS/143-PD2-032 CAN," pertains to post-design and technical services within the maritime sector, specifically under CPV code 71356300. This selective procurement followed a restricted procedure, adhering to DSPCR 2011 regulations. The contract was awarded to GE Energy Power Conversion UK Limited and covers various regions, including the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the rest of the world, and the United Kingdom. The procurement process reached the award stage with a framework agreement allowing for mini-competitions to issue call-off contracts, dated 4th December 2025, with a contract period starting on 9th December 2025 and ending on 31st March 2026. The tender process ended on 14th November 2025.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in maritime technical support services and have the capability to support Royal Naval platforms. The framework agreement opens opportunities for both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) due to its inclusive suitability criteria. Companies in the maritime and defence sectors with proven expertise in technical services might benefit greatly from participating in mini-competitions within this framework, potentially leading to long-term collaboration with MOD. With a total contract value amounting to £216,832,000, this procurement offers substantial business growth potential for the selected suppliers.

## 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/20e05446-357b-43c4-a8c3-cd6a5ad3b091 |
| 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 | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 9 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 | GE ENERGY POWER CONVERSION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20e05446-357b-43c4-a8c3-cd6a5ad3b091

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20e05446-357b-43c4-a8c3-cd6a5ad3b091
  28th January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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