Tender

Supply Chain Notice: WAT0132-02 North Pumping Station Dock Pumps Civils

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Tender

02 Jul 2025 at 17:41

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is seeking contractors for a project titled "Supply Chain Notice: WAT0132-02 North Pumping Station Dock Pumps Civils" located at HM Naval Base Portsmouth in the South East of England. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, using a restricted procedure method, with the tender period closing on 1st August 2025. The contract, valued at £2,000,000, entails civil engineering works to replace high-capacity dock dewatering pumps. The project is classified under 'Engineering work for military installations' with a targeted start date of 2nd February 2026 and an end date of 17th December 2027. Interested parties must express their interest through a Supplier Questionnaire and Non-Disclosure Agreement by contacting KBS Maritime, a joint venture between KBR and BAE Systems, known for their expertise in military infrastructure projects.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specializing in civil engineering, particularly those experienced in military or secure site environments. Companies capable of adhering to BPSS security vetting and holding substantial insurance levels (Public Liability, Product Liability, and Professional Indemnity) will be well-suited to this project. The restrictive nature of the procurement process emphasizes selective qualifications, making it ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises already registered with the EU Supply platform where they can access the full scope of the tender documents. The project promises sustained involvement at a high-profile military site, aligning with long-term operational support contracts, and encouraging firms to contribute to enhancing infrastructure critical to the Royal Navy's operational capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply Chain Notice: WAT0132-02 North Pumping Station Dock Pumps Civils

Notice Description

The Tenderer should be aware that the works detailed in this package are constrained due to the nature of the location they are to be conducted in. Project location HM Naval Base Portsmouth The Contractor shall be expected to adhere by the HMNB site security requirements, all Contractors and Sub-Contractors shall be BPSS security vetted and will be required to hold the relevant site security passes. The Contractor shall be expected to hold the following levels of insurance PS10m Public Liability, PS10m Product Liability, PS5m Professional Indemnity. KBS Maritime - Introduction KBS Maritime is a joint venture between KBR and BAE Systems, bringing together two global players with a rich heritage of delivering excellence, innovation and reliability. The joint venture will combine the expertise of KBR as a global leader in infrastructure asset management and services with BAE Systems' experience and capability within Portsmouth Naval Base. KBS Maritime are delivering an ambitious, modern and enduring change to the Portsmouth Naval base infrastructure, securing investment in the local community and ensuring fit-for-purpose, world-leading fleet support for the Royal Navy and the UK in the decades ahead. Project Opportunity This project focuses on the civil engineering works required to accommodate the pumping systems to replace 2x high capacity dock dewatering pumps at HMNB Portsmouth. The major goals for this project are: - to remove all the old/existing assets relating to the pumping systems - to blank off the pipes until valves are installed - to study the mechanical drawings for the new systems - to produce a complete design for supporting the new mechanical equipment - to proceed with the remedial works of the existing infrastructure - to create / install the appropriate supports for the new pumping systems - to install the new pumping equipment and its auxiliaries - to install the Power and Control Systems providing an appropriate finish to the end-product - To control work site under CDM inc but not limited to management of H&S File, Lifting arrangements, site setup, sub-contractor compliance. ** For the full details see the Description Attachment** Additional information: If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Paul Homshaw - at Supply Chain Waterfront- scwaterfront@kbsmaritime.com to express interest quoting EOI- WAT0132-02 North Pumping Station Dock Pumps Civils and return a completed Supplier Questionnaire (SQ) and Non- Disclosure Agreement (NDA) attached to this notice. Please confirm you are registered with EU Supply when expressing interest in this opportunity and provide the exact company entity as registered. Any expression of interest that does not include the returned documentation will be rejected. KBS publish opportunities via the EU Supply Platform. As a supplier, you will need to have a registered account on EU Supply to be able to access opportunities, download documents and submit responses to Tenders. If you are not already registered, please go to UK (eu-supply.com) and click 'New Supplier Registration' and follow the simple and free registering process. Please confirm you are registered with EU Supply when expressing interest in this opportunity and provide the exact company entity as registered. EU Supply post KBS opportunities to both Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. You can register on Find a Tender by following this link Find a Tender (find-tender.service.gov.uk) and clicking 'Register' and following the steps required.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-097c286f-a37a-4999-a93e-32ea575a401d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f054880-3d72-41ce-8873-e79fe4905e1d
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45222200 - Engineering work for military installations

45232152 - Pumping station construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
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 3NH
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Further Information

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