Planning

Supply Chain Notice: WAT0155-02 - Berth 5B3 Upgrade - Detailed Design

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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Planning

26 Feb 2026 at 09:19

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Defence is in the planning stage for the contract titled "Supply Chain Notice: WAT0155-02 - Berth 5B3 Upgrade - Detailed Design" related to construction consultancy services with a focus on civil and structural elements. This project involves an upgrade at Portsmouth Naval Base, located in the South East of England. The future notice date for further information is set for 23rd February 2026, concluding with a contract period from 16th July to 16th December 2026. The procurement process initiates as a tender with an estimated value of £750,000 GBP, providing incentives for small and medium enterprises to partake in the process.

The tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in construction consultancies, especially those with expertise in maritime infrastructure projects. Ideal contenders include firms experienced in designing healing or strengthening quay structures, managing operations within naval environments, and executing construction-ready design packages. Equally beneficial would be organisations that adeptly navigate stakeholder interfaces involving defence clients or multi-disciplinary teams. This process not only opens doors for relevant businesses to expand their portfolio but also allows them to engage strategically with the Ministry of Defence at a high-profile naval base. SMEs are particularly encouraged to engage, facilitating substantial growth potential and noteworthy exposure in the sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply Chain Notice: WAT0155-02 - Berth 5B3 Upgrade - Detailed Design

Notice Description

This project involves developing the finalised Basis of Design into a full detailed design and construction ready package for the refurbishment of Berth 5B3 within Portsmouth Naval Base. The upgrade will provide enhanced operational capacity of the non-tidal basin at Portsmouth Naval Base. The design development progresses the scheme from RIBA Stage 2 to RIBA Stage 4, covering all civil and structural elements required for delivery. The scope includes strengthening and adapting the quay structures and access road to reinstate full operational capability at 5B3. As part of the qualification process we will be looking for evidence of; (Please refer to section 3.27 of the selection questionnaire) - Experience delivering RIBA Stage 2-4 design for major civil or maritime infrastructure projects. - Capability in quay wall, jetty, or berth structural design, including rehabilitation or strengthening of historic or mixed material waterfront structures. - Experience working within operational port, dockyard or naval environments, including managing constraints associated with security, access, and vessel movements. - Experience designing foundations and structural elements involving heritage or legacy construction, such as timber piles, stone walls, or hybrid masonry concrete structures. - Capability in producing construction ready design packages, including fully coordinated civil, structural, and access/roadway design. - Evidence of successfully managing stakeholder interfaces, particularly with infrastructure owners, defence clients, or complex multi disciplinary teams. - Experience delivering works where existing loading restrictions or degraded maritime structures require enhanced investigation, monitoring, or temporary works considerations. Additional information: If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact SCWaterfront@kbsmaritime.com to express interest quoting EOI- WAT0155-02 - 5B3 Detailed Design 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-af51be87-af68-49a6-860c-6368181b436b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/58eb23ac-de09-460b-babd-48841987561d
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71530000 - Construction consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Jul 2026 - 16 Dec 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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