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title: "704471450-MSS/143-PD5-001 CAN"
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# 704471450-MSS/143-PD5-001 CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee3de1b5-f7a3-492a-998a-59588cdf1133

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a selective procurement process under a restricted procedure that adhered to DSPCR 2011 regulations. This contract concerns the provision of Maritime Post Design and Technical Services for Royal Naval Platforms and was awarded on 8th May 2025. The framework agreement, with a total value of £216,832,000, uses multiple suppliers, including BAE Systems Surface Ships Limited, to provide technical support services globally, covering locations such as British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Europe, and the rest of the world. The tender period concluded on 12th December 2024, and the contract runs from 9th May 2025 to 9th May 2028.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses, especially those offering technical support services within the maritime sector. SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the framework supports such businesses. The contract's scope, allowing for potential fleet size adjustments, means adaptable and innovative companies could benefit from the growing needs of the Royal Navy. Conducting mini-competitions throughout the contract period fosters an ongoing environment for competitive bidding and innovation, making it an attractive proposition for enterprising businesses seeking to expand in defence-related services.

## 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 Logistics, 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/3a812ad8-9c87-47c0-a8d8-c1b817e699da |
| 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 | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 May 2025 - 9 May 2028 |
| 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 | BAE SYSTEMS SURFACE SHIPS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a812ad8-9c87-47c0-a8d8-c1b817e699da

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3a812ad8-9c87-47c0-a8d8-c1b817e699da
  5th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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