Planning

Supply Chain Notice: Portsmouth Naval Base Gas Works

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

26 Feb 2025 at 11:28

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is in the planning stage for a procurement project titled "Supply Chain Notice: Portsmouth Naval Base Gas Works." The project involves a comprehensive review and replacement of all gas safety shut-off systems within living accommodation and catering blocks at the Portsmouth Naval Base, located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The project’s contract period is scheduled from 22 March 2025 to 31 December 2025, with a total estimated value of £1,500,000. The procurement falls under the industry category of mains gas (CPV code: 09121200). A future notice date has been set for 19 February 2025, providing stakeholders with ample time to prepare for the tendering process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in gas safety systems, solenoid valves, gas detection units, and related equipment. Companies with experience in large-scale gas system projects and those capable of adhering to Net Carbon Zero (NCZ) strategies will find this project particularly suitable. The Ministry of Defence’s emphasis on ensuring compliance and reducing operational disruptions offers a platform for businesses to showcase their expertise in maintaining high safety standards and modernising gas infrastructure. Additionally, this procurement provides opportunities for contractors skilled in installing and commissioning gas safety equipment to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions within the defined timelines.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply Chain Notice: Portsmouth Naval Base Gas Works

Notice Description

A full review of all gas safety shut off systems within living accommodation and catering blocks to ensure compliancy and to reduce breakdown tasks where the gas system needs manually resetting, then replacing, as necessary. systems (Solenoid valves, extraction systems, gas detection units, forced ventilation interlocks, ect.) and a full review and replacement of obsolete/broken equipment, and replaced with up to date, compliant safety equipment. The short-to-medium term strategy for the NPC for Level 3 Sub-elements shall be based on a hierarchy of solutions that best reflects the future of the particular buildings concerned, for example. 1. Electric Heat Pumps (high temperature, CO2, heat pumps, cascade etc.) 2. Hybrid Heat Pumps (gas fired and air source) 3. Conventional gas fired boilers The solution for a particular building should be based on the following criteria. 1. Opportunity for a district heat network linked to other buildings 2. Pay-back period (given the potentially short asset lifecycle) 3. Thermal performance of the building and requirement for building fabric improvements e.g. double glazing and insulation 4. The requirement for pipework and emitter upgrades 5. Available footprint for internal/external plant 6. Spare capacity in electrical distribution boards, where applicable 7. Lead-time of equipment and installation/commissioning period 8. All works to be kept in alignment with Net Carbon Zero (NCZ) Strategy

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ae7a6d9f-fab9-4f40-a620-2fbd2d0e675c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/540c9bc7-277b-4766-a59f-8b3c7da18eb7
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

09 - Petroleum products, fuel, electricity and other sources of energy

CPV Codes

09121200 - Mains gas

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £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
19 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Mar 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 6-12 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
Not specified
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 Documents

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