--- title: "Supply Chain Notice: WAT0132-02 North Pumping Station Dock Pumps Civils" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-097c286f-a37a-4999-a93e-32ea575a401d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-097c286f-a37a-4999-a93e-32ea575a401d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-097c286f-a37a-4999-a93e-32ea575a401d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-097c286f-a37a-4999-a93e-32ea575a401d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2025-07-02" --- # Supply Chain Notice: WAT0132-02 North Pumping Station Dock Pumps Civils Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-097c286f-a37a-4999-a93e-32ea575a401d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-097c286f-a37a-4999-a93e-32ea575a401d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-097c286f-a37a-4999-a93e-32ea575a401d.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is seeking contractors for a project titled "Supply Chain Notice: WAT0132-02 North Pumping Station Dock Pumps Civils" located at HM Naval Base Portsmouth in the South East of England. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, using a restricted procedure method, with the tender period closing on 1st August 2025. The contract, valued at £2,000,000, entails civil engineering works to replace high-capacity dock dewatering pumps. The project is classified under 'Engineering work for military installations' with a targeted start date of 2nd February 2026 and an end date of 17th December 2027. Interested parties must express their interest through a Supplier Questionnaire and Non-Disclosure Agreement by contacting KBS Maritime, a joint venture between KBR and BAE Systems, known for their expertise in military infrastructure projects. This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specializing in civil engineering, particularly those experienced in military or secure site environments. Companies capable of adhering to BPSS security vetting and holding substantial insurance levels (Public Liability, Product Liability, and Professional Indemnity) will be well-suited to this project. The restrictive nature of the procurement process emphasizes selective qualifications, making it ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises already registered with the EU Supply platform where they can access the full scope of the tender documents. The project promises sustained involvement at a high-profile military site, aligning with long-term operational support contracts, and encouraging firms to contribute to enhancing infrastructure critical to the Royal Navy's operational capabilities. ## Notice The Tenderer should be aware that the works detailed in this package are constrained due to the nature of the location they are to be conducted in. Project location HM Naval Base Portsmouth The Contractor shall be expected to adhere by the HMNB site security requirements, all Contractors and Sub-Contractors shall be BPSS security vetted and will be required to hold the relevant site security passes. The Contractor shall be expected to hold the following levels of insurance PS10m Public Liability, PS10m Product Liability, PS5m Professional Indemnity. KBS Maritime - Introduction KBS Maritime is a joint venture between KBR and BAE Systems, bringing together two global players with a rich heritage of delivering excellence, innovation and reliability. The joint venture will combine the expertise of KBR as a global leader in infrastructure asset management and services with BAE Systems' experience and capability within Portsmouth Naval Base. KBS Maritime are delivering an ambitious, modern and enduring change to the Portsmouth Naval base infrastructure, securing investment in the local community and ensuring fit-for-purpose, world-leading fleet support for the Royal Navy and the UK in the decades ahead. Project Opportunity This project focuses on the civil engineering works required to accommodate the pumping systems to replace 2x high capacity dock dewatering pumps at HMNB Portsmouth. The major goals for this project are: - to remove all the old/existing assets relating to the pumping systems - to blank off the pipes until valves are installed - to study the mechanical drawings for the new systems - to produce a complete design for supporting the new mechanical equipment - to proceed with the remedial works of the existing infrastructure - to create / install the appropriate supports for the new pumping systems - to install the new pumping equipment and its auxiliaries - to install the Power and Control Systems providing an appropriate finish to the end-product - To control work site under CDM inc but not limited to management of H&S File, Lifting arrangements, site setup, sub-contractor compliance. ** For the full details see the Description Attachment** Additional information: If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Paul Homshaw - at Supply Chain Waterfront- scwaterfront@kbsmaritime.com to express interest quoting EOI- WAT0132-02 North Pumping Station Dock Pumps Civils 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. EU Supply post KBS opportunities to both Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. You can register on Find a Tender by following this link Find a Tender (find-tender.service.gov.uk) and clicking 'Register' and following the steps required. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f054880-3d72-41ce-8873-e79fe4905e1d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 1 Aug 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Feb 2026 - 17 Dec 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE | | Locality | PORTSMOUTH | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 3NH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45222200 - Engineering work for military installations - 45232152 - Pumping station construction work ## Release History - 2 Jul 2025 at 17:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f054880-3d72-41ce-8873-e79fe4905e1d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f054880-3d72-41ce-8873-e79fe4905e1d 2nd July 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9a057e47-f37c-43b2-ae54-90c145282614 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6052f049-611f-4c04-add0-78630d5d0a48 n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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