--- title: "704399451-53 - MSS/142 MRO063_CAN" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eba20531-14e8-41a1-986c-f66430e944ea" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eba20531-14e8-41a1-986c-f66430e944ea" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eba20531-14e8-41a1-986c-f66430e944ea.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eba20531-14e8-41a1-986c-f66430e944ea.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2026-01-29" --- # 704399451-53 - MSS/142 MRO063_CAN Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eba20531-14e8-41a1-986c-f66430e944ea [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-eba20531-14e8-41a1-986c-f66430e944ea) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-eba20531-14e8-41a1-986c-f66430e944ea.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, located at MOD Abbey Wood in Bristol, has completed an award stage for a procurement titled "MRO - Maritime Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul" under the code MSS/142 MRO063_CAN. This procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on the repair and maintenance of warships. The contract was initiated as a tender using the selective procurement method under a restricted procedure. The procurement process is bound by the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations (DSPCR) 2011 and supports the Royal Navy's Power, Propulsion and Auxiliaries (PPA) team. This contract, part of a larger framework agreement, commenced on 31 March 2025 and is set to end on 20 November 2026. It is part of an overarching framework valued at £317 million and covers various delivery locations, including the British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom. This tender offers significant business opportunities, particularly for enterprises specialising in naval maintenance and repair services. It is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs given its suitability criteria. The agreement provides a stable framework that can be tapped into by suppliers who are part of the established call-off arrangement, with targeted mini-competitions for specific electrical, power, and distribution services. For businesses adept in these areas, especially within the context of warship maintenance, this framework agreement allows for the potential to secure repeat business, leveraging the existing structure provided by the Ministry of Defence. Furthermore, the ongoing competitive nature of the framework and the call-off contract mechanism provide continual opportunities for suppliers to demonstrate their capabilities in a critical defence sector. ## 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/9898cefd-bc0d-4b63-9111-5b3a4dd815cf | | 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 | 20 Mar 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 30 Mar 2025 | | Contract period | 30 Mar 2025 - 20 Nov 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 | 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 09:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9898cefd-bc0d-4b63-9111-5b3a4dd815cf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9898cefd-bc0d-4b63-9111-5b3a4dd815cf 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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