Planning

3 Promontory Foundation Construction and Surfacing Repair

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

09 May 2025 at 15:43

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for civil construction work at the Portsmouth Naval Base. The project is titled "3 Promontory Foundation Construction and Surfacing Repair," and falls under the industry category of jetties. Located in the South East region of the United Kingdom, the process is expected to commence formal operations from 2nd January 2026, with foundation works to be completed by the end of May 2026. The indicative contract value ranges from £1.2 million to £1.8 million. A future notice is scheduled to be communicated by 2nd June 2025.

This tender presents a significant business opportunity, particularly for SMEs, to collaborate with the Ministry of Defence on an infrastructure project within a strategic military location. Companies specializing in civil construction, particularly those equipped for large-scale projects involving concrete and piling works, are ideally suited to bid for this contract. Participation requires expressions of interest, and firms will undergo a pre-qualification process, necessitating a Non-Disclosure Agreement. This tender could open avenues for long-term partnerships and project visibility in the defence sector. Interested parties are encouraged to make contact promptly to participate in upcoming stages.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

3 Promontory Foundation Construction and Surfacing Repair

Notice Description

KBS Maritime have a requirement to complete civil construction work on 3 Basin Promontory at Portsmouth Naval Base. The civils package will include construction of the following: - Construction of a concrete tower crane foundation (including piling) - Construction of concrete foundation for mooring bollards (including piling) - Installation of mooring bollards to foundations. - Installation of feeder pillar at crane foundation base and supply run from local substation. - Excavation of ground in preparation for resurfacing works - Resurfacing works - Replacement of road covers - Working alongside civil design consultants who will be providing quality assurance activities - Manage site in line with CDM regulations Work is planned to take place from the 2nd January 2026. Foundation works are to be completed by end of May 2026 at the latest to allow tower crane erection. Indicative contract value PS1.2m - PS1.8m Additional information: If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact SCWaterfront@kbsmaritime.com to express interest. quoting ref: 3 Prom Foundation Construction and Surfacing Repair. Once the notice has closed, suppliers will be invited to Pre-Qualify and/or Invited to Tender. A Non-Disclosure Agreement will also be required, prior to participating in a Pre-Qualification and/or Invitation to Tender.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4601d607-6c54-4ee4-995d-a0aceb12a5dd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/404c1aa4-81b7-4060-bc06-a6074852a1dd
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

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45244200 - Jetties

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Jan 2026 - 31 May 2026 1-6 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
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Further Information

Notice Documents

Notice URLs

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