--- title: "704399451-72 - MSS/142 MRO084_CAN" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ef12c0bd-9a46-4090-80b8-1c31fc9dc869" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ef12c0bd-9a46-4090-80b8-1c31fc9dc869" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef12c0bd-9a46-4090-80b8-1c31fc9dc869.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef12c0bd-9a46-4090-80b8-1c31fc9dc869.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2026-01-29" --- # 704399451-72 - MSS/142 MRO084_CAN Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef12c0bd-9a46-4090-80b8-1c31fc9dc869 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ef12c0bd-9a46-4090-80b8-1c31fc9dc869) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ef12c0bd-9a46-4090-80b8-1c31fc9dc869.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process titled "704399451-72 - MSS/142 MRO084_CAN", focused on repair and maintenance services of warships. This award falls under the industry category of "Repair and maintenance services of warships" (CPV: 50640000) and serves the Power, Propulsion, and Auxiliaries Team within Defence Equipment Support. The framework agreement has been set up to provide maintenance, repair, and overhaul services to Royal Naval Platforms and involves a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. This procurement has a total framework value of £317 million, running until 31 March 2031. The contract period for the current call-off is from 28 July 2025 to 14 May 2027, covering locations across the British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, the Isle of Man, the United Kingdom, and other parts of the world. Key awards were made to M E L Aviation Limited starting on 28 July 2025. This framework agreement creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in maritime maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The ongoing mini-competitions within the framework allow for continual opportunities for suppliers to engage with the Ministry of Defence and contribute to the maintenance and operational readiness of the Royal Naval Fleet. Companies with expertise in electrical, power, and distribution systems may find this contract particularly beneficial, offering a substantial avenue for business growth through prolonged engagement with a major public sector buyer. ## 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/bdfdd6e7-7000-461a-ab6a-0ef4edc6cc35 | | 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 | 15 Jul 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | 27 Jul 2025 - 14 May 2027 | | 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 10:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdfdd6e7-7000-461a-ab6a-0ef4edc6cc35 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bdfdd6e7-7000-461a-ab6a-0ef4edc6cc35 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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