Tender

B Lock Penstocks Replacement

KBS MARITIME LTD

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Tender

20 May 2026 at 09:01

Summary of the contracting process

KBS Maritime Ltd is inviting tenders for the "B Lock Penstocks Replacement" project at the Portsmouth Naval Base. This procurement is in the Tender stage, with a selective procurement method using a restricted procedure. The industry categories involved include penstock valves, culverts, sluice valves, flood-control valves, and valve actuators. The tender was published on 20th May 2026, and submissions are due by 18th June 2026. The contract work is scheduled to begin in December 2026 and conclude by February 2030. The project has a contract value of £3,500,000 to £5,000,000 and spans various locations, including the United Kingdom and other designated territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and installation of penstock systems and associated infrastructure in marine environments. It is especially suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises with at least five years of experience in similar projects, demonstrating robust capabilities in design, manufacture, and site management under Health and Safety regulations. Companies excelling in valve technology, repair, and maintenance services might find this tender particularly aligned with their expertise, promoting substantial business growth within the maritime sector.

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Notice Title

B Lock Penstocks Replacement

Notice Description

KBS Maritime have a requirement for penstock replacements at B Lock within Portsmouth Naval Base. The project consists of 10 in number replacement penstocks in 6 chambers overall. The penstock system controls sea water via a culvert system between the harbour, the basin and the dry docks. These include levelling penstocks of circa 8 metres deep to drainage penstocks circa 18 metres deep. The replacement programme will replace the current cast irons doors with new with specification to be agreed along with the associated shafts, wedges, door nut, brackets, platforms, ladders and actuation and road plates. This project is due to commence in Q4 2026 with all to be replaced by Feb 2030. Contractors must be able to demonstrate design, manufacture and installation of penstock replacements in a marine environment including all site management under CDM regulations and competency of Health and Safety compliance and safe practices. Contractors must also possess at least five years' experience working within a marine environment. Contractors who do not provide suitable and sufficient evidence of this will not be considered

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b761e5b8-1c74-4a82-a2c9-ed1d0436af5f
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

42 - Industrial machinery

45 - Construction work

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

42131120 - Sluice valves

42131143 - Flood-control valves

42131220 - Penstock valves

42132100 - Valve actuators

42132110 - Electric valve actuators

42132120 - Hydraulic valve actuators

42132130 - Pneumatic valve actuators

45221220 - Culverts

50510000 - Repair and maintenance services of pumps, valves, taps and metal containers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
18 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 28 Feb 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KBS MARITIME LTD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Portsmouth
Electoral Ward
Charles Dickens
Westminster Constituency
Portsmouth South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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