--- title: "704399451-21 - MSS/142 MRO031-CAN" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fb3dbb2d-ca52-418e-8896-4fea1b0110e0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fb3dbb2d-ca52-418e-8896-4fea1b0110e0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb3dbb2d-ca52-418e-8896-4fea1b0110e0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb3dbb2d-ca52-418e-8896-4fea1b0110e0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2025-03-12" --- # 704399451-21 - MSS/142 MRO031-CAN Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fb3dbb2d-ca52-418e-8896-4fea1b0110e0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fb3dbb2d-ca52-418e-8896-4fea1b0110e0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fb3dbb2d-ca52-418e-8896-4fea1b0110e0.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has completed the award stage for a tender titled "704399451-21 - MSS/142 MRO031-CAN" under DSPCR 2011 regulations. This procurement focuses on maritime maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for the Royal Navy, specifically involving Electrical, Power, and Distribution items. The framework agreement, which runs until 31st March 2031 with a maximum value of £317 million, is structured to include call-off contracts through mini-competitions held during its lifespan. The competitive tender process concluded on October 4th, 2024, and the awarded call-off contract commenced on November 15th, 2024, ending on February 28th, 2025. The contract targets various geographical regions including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Europe, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, and the rest of the world. This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs in the maritime service industry. Companies with expertise in electrical and power distribution systems within warship maintenance and repair are well-suited to compete for contracts under this framework. The selective procurement method ensures that only qualified suppliers can participate, promoting high standards and competitiveness. Engaging in this framework agreement can lead to consistent business with the MOD, fostering long-term stability and potential expansion. The current supplier awarded, M E L Aviation Limited, signifies the opportunity for large-scale enterprises to secure significant projects. ## 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/b028306c-9bcd-4be7-a79e-2baa6413cce3 | | 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 | 12 Mar 2025 | | Submission deadline | 4 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Nov 2024 | | Contract period | 15 Nov 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 | | 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 - 12 Mar 2025 at 14:10 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b028306c-9bcd-4be7-a79e-2baa6413cce3 - 15 Jan 2025 at 16:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b028306c-9bcd-4be7-a79e-2baa6413cce3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b028306c-9bcd-4be7-a79e-2baa6413cce3 12th March 2025 - 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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