704399451-89 - Mss/142 mro100_can

Ministry of Defence

Published: Jan 26, 2026

Updated: May 19, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to BAE Systems Surface Ships Limited

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About This Opportunity

United Kingdom contract award (industry & manufacturing): MRO - Maritime. By Ministry of Defence. Awarded to BAE Systems Surface Ships Limited, Nov 2025.

This is a services contract in the trade and industry sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 317.0 million.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the trade and industry sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

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 mechanical systems 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 £317m.The call-off contract value is withheld due to commercial sensitivities and the ongoing competitive nature of the Framework.. CPV: Repair and maintenance services of warships (50640000). Procedure: Restricted procedure (above threshold). Suitable for SMEs. Suitable for VCSEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on January 26, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: tender_503479/1547655. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Ministry of Defence

Ministry of Defence has issued 813 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 36 currently open and 624 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Information & Communication Technology, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Security, Defense & Justice. Tenders span 6 countries including CY, Singapore, and New Zealand. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder, UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: May 18, 2026.

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How can I submit a bid?

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Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to BAE Systems Surface Ships Limited. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Ministry of Defence in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Industry & Manufacturing sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £317,000,000 - £317,000,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.