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title: "Repair of Modular Support Units for the Fleet Air Arm - Contract Details Notice"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058e0a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE"
published: "2025-08-26"
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# Repair of Modular Support Units for the Fleet Air Arm - Contract Details Notice

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058e0a

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence has completed a procurement process for the repair and refurbishment of Bulk and Medium sized Modular Support Units for the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm. The contract, bearing the title "Repair of Modular Support Units for the Fleet Air Arm - Contract Details Notice," was awarded as a direct procurement, below the competition threshold, under the legal framework of UKPGA 2023/54. The procurement was specifically for defence and security services and covered repair and maintenance of ships, classified under CPV code 50241000. The process was instigated with a direct award on the 26th of August, 2025, and is scheduled to run until the 31st of March, 2028, based in Portsmouth, UK. The procurement stage is classified as 'Award', indicating it has been concluded and the contract is now active.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ship repair and refurbishment, especially those focused on defence sectors. Given that the procurement method was direct and below threshold without competitive bidding, it suggests a potential niche for businesses familiar with similar niche government contracts to establish a foothold. The awarded company, STS Defence Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise located in the UK, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for such opportunities. Other SMEs with capabilities in delivering specialised services to central government agencies, particularly in defence, may find similar contracts conducive to business growth through establishing reliable government partnerships and gaining valuable experience in the defence procurement landscape.

## Notice

A contract for the repair and refurbishment of Bulk and Medium sized Modular Support Units for the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051384-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £179,054 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | PORTSMOUTH |
| Post town | Portsmouth |
| Postcode | PO2 8BY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth |
| Local authority | Portsmouth |
| Electoral ward | Nelson |
| Westminster constituency | Portsmouth North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STS DEFENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50241000 - Repair and maintenance services of ships

## Release History

- 26 Aug 2025 at 16:26 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051384-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051384-2025
  26th August 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-defence
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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