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title: "704471450-MSS/143-PD2-016 CAN"
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# 704471450-MSS/143-PD2-016 CAN

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f7d016d1-3947-46d5-8444-afffcc890e33

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a selective procurement process using a restricted procedure for the provision of "704471450-MSS/143-PD2-016 CAN," focusing on technical support services for the Royal Navy. This procurement falls under the CPV classification 71356300. Organised by Defence Equipment Support's PPA Team in Bristol, England, this framework agreement aims to provide post-design and technical services to Royal Naval Platforms. The contract, active from 9th October 2025 to 28th February 2026, involves global delivery, covering locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom. The tender was completed by the tender period end date of 31st July 2025, with the contract awarded to prominent suppliers including BMT Limited and Scott Aerospace Ltd.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses, especially those providing technical support services. The framework agreement offers multiple opportunities through its ongoing mini-competitions, ideal for SMEs and VCSEs seeking to expand into defence sectors. Businesses that can provide competitive technical solutions in marine and defence environments may find this opportunity particularly beneficial for growth. Engaging in such contracts presents the potential for substantial business development, given the framework agreement's value exceeding £216 million and its global scope. Hence, companies specialising in marine technological support services are well-suited to compete in these environments, fostering strong growth opportunities in the defence industry.

## 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/f6246c09-c483-4ead-be8d-8d436a43a203 |
| 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 | 21 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2025 - 28 Feb 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | BMT; SCOTT AEROSPACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71356300 - Technical support services

## Release History

- 21 Jan 2026 at 11:23 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6246c09-c483-4ead-be8d-8d436a43a203
- 21 Jan 2026 at 09:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6246c09-c483-4ead-be8d-8d436a43a203

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6246c09-c483-4ead-be8d-8d436a43a203
  21st January 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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