Planning

Supply Chain Notice: UHAF Power Generation Replacement incl. Building Construction

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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01 Aug 2025 at 18:33

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01 Aug 2025 at 18:32

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01 Aug 2025 at 18:17

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is planning a public procurement process for the "Supply Chain Notice: UHAF Power Generation Replacement incl. Building Construction." This tender, in the planning stage as of 1st August 2025, is classified under the access control system industry. It will take place in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The project involves significant upgrades, including the replacement of generators and infrastructure at the Upper Harbour Ammunitioning Facility (UHAF). Interested parties must express their interest by 18th August 2025 and the contract period is expected to run from 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2027.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for firms specialising in design and build contracts, power generation systems, and building construction. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to apply, as they are considered suitable for this opportunity. Companies with experience in military or explosive facilities, offering expertise in mechanical and electrical services, will be well-suited to compete. With a project budget of GBP 2 million, this procurement provides an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to expand their portfolios and gain a foothold within the public defence sector. Interested suppliers must be registered on the EU Supply platform to participate, ensuring adherence to procurement requirements and registration verification.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply Chain Notice: UHAF Power Generation Replacement incl. Building Construction

Notice Description

This project is to upgrade and replace the UHAF Generators, Supplying LV switchgear, generator housing structure and welfare facilities. A full overhaul of the UHAF facilities and LV distribution system including, but not limited to the following: - 4No. Generators replacement - Generator Load bank - LV Switchboard and switchgear replacement - Battery Backup system - Generator Plant Room including small power and lighting requirements - Welfare Facilities including mechanical and electrical services The UHAF stands for Upper Harbour Ammunitioning Facility and comprises of an explosives facility for transferring weaponry onto Royal Navy ships. The entire facility is classed as Commercial Standard Cat D. This is a Design & Build contract with a RIBA 3 design being completed for novation/development for RIBA 4. Those that meet the criteria of this initial phase will be invited to participate in a final competition. Deadlines for expressions of interest are the 18th August. Any expressions received after this date will not be accepted. Additional information: If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Dan Jackson - at Supply Chain Systems- scsystems@kbsmaritime.com to express interest quoting EOI- SYS0118-02 UHAF Power Generation Replacement incl. Building Construction 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c4b1ec0b-3f96-46f9-892c-83cca7b312bd
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

CPV Codes

42961100 - Access control system

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
1 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
9 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 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
Dan Jackson
Contact Email
dan.jackson@kbsmaritime.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

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 URLs

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