Planning

Supply Chain Notice: SCADA Upgrade Portsmouth Naval Base

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

26 Feb 2025 at 11:49

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning to engage a specialist for the "Supply Chain Notice: SCADA Upgrade Portsmouth Naval Base" project. This tender, under the Network Infrastructure category, is located at Portsmouth Naval Base in Portsmouth, South East, United Kingdom, with the postal code PO1 3LS. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with the future notice date set for 18 February 2025. The contract period will begin on 2 June 2025 and end on 1 June 2027. The total value of the project is estimated at £8,750,000. The tender requires expertise in developing and deploying SCADA systems for large-scale critical infrastructure, with an emphasis on cyber security, modern network architecture, and compliance with IEC61850 protocols.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in large-scale SCADA system implementations, particularly those with strong capabilities in network design, hardware manufacturing, and maintenance support services. Companies that can demonstrate a proven track record in delivering similar projects for critical national infrastructure, with an understanding of MOD's Secure by Design principles, will be well-suited to compete for this contract. This opportunity is ideal for established firms equipped to meet the high standards and complex requirements of the Ministry of Defence, facilitating substantial business growth and industry recognition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply Chain Notice: SCADA Upgrade Portsmouth Naval Base

Notice Description

KBS Maritime are looking to engage a Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) specialist to develop and deploy a site-wide SCADA System at HMNB Portsmouth. The tenderer shall have a proven track record of delivering SCADA systems on large-scale, Critical National Infrastructure sites and have in-house expertise on cyber security, modern network architecture design, specification and manufacture of required hardware and provision to supply on-going maintenance support. The system shall be based upon IEC61850 protocols and be capable of supporting GOOSE messaging, Intelligent Fast Load Shedding, Automatic Network Reconfiguration and providing Power Management System functionality. The specialist shall also need to be familiar with the MOD Secure by Design principles.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-33969818-a527-4ba3-bd83-5f27d62d2c3e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cd966cf-3764-47c1-8be1-5514408da049
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

CPV Codes

32424000 - Network infrastructure

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 202512 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2027 1-2 years
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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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