Planning

Supply Chain Notice: BLD0366-01 Ship Hall Mega Doors

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

10 Oct 2025 at 11:58

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "Supply Chain Notice: BLD0366-01 Ship Hall Mega Doors," which falls under the cladding works industry category. Located in the South West region of the United Kingdom, this project involves the survey, design, and installation of new mega doors for Ship Hall Building 1/122 at the Portsmouth Naval Base. Key future steps include contractor engagement outlined by the planned publication of a future notice by 20th October 2025. The contract period is projected to start on 1st February 2026 and conclude by 1st October 2026. Interested contractors will need to design and install a solution to replace the old doors, with an estimated contract value of £500,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in door manufacturing, cladding, and installation, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in delivering comprehensive design and installation packages that include technical drawings, installation methodologies, and equipment commissioning stand to benefit. The project scope includes various work packages, providing multiple opportunities for businesses to contribute innovative solutions in compliance with required standards and successfully compete for a share of the government contract. Engaging in such projects could lead to long-term relationships with a key government department like the Ministry of Defence, fostering business growth and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply Chain Notice: BLD0366-01 Ship Hall Mega Doors

Notice Description

Survey, Design & Installation of Ship Hall Building 1/122 Ship Hall B was built in 2003. The north elevation has a large opening (circa 47.1 m x 32.3 m) completed by two vertical lift fabric doors, separated by a removeable central mullion. Both doors and mullion are in a poor material condition after 20 years, and the right-hand door (viewed from external) was damaged during a storm in November 2024. The aim of this project is to replace the doors and associated equipment. The contractor shall quote for two options: (a) A wall to close the opening. (b) A door system to fill the opening but also allow unobstructed access into Ship Hall B when open. The project will be delivered in three work packages: - Work Package 1: Surveys and RIBA 3 Design - Work Package 2: Delivery of RIBA 4 Technical Design - Work Package 3: Installation, Commissioning and Handover The contractor shall develop a fully detailed and construction-ready design package that includes technical drawings, installation methodologies, and a comprehensive compliance plan to ensure all regulatory requirements are met. The design shall demonstrate a clear path for commissioning, testing, and integration with other systems.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-095b2d37-3c0c-4e3f-86e2-31233892a354
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e33c68e1-f44c-4039-8109-95309ffdb3be
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45262650 - Cladding works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£500,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 1 Oct 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PORTSMOUTH
Postcode
PO1 3LS
Post Town
Portsmouth
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ31 Portsmouth
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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