--- title: "Supply Chain Notice: Design Services for the Skills Development Centre at Portsmouth Naval Base" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-19b74f5f-f48e-436d-a863-c64ef6ea8ec4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-19b74f5f-f48e-436d-a863-c64ef6ea8ec4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-19b74f5f-f48e-436d-a863-c64ef6ea8ec4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-19b74f5f-f48e-436d-a863-c64ef6ea8ec4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2025-07-23" --- # Supply Chain Notice: Design Services for the Skills Development Centre at Portsmouth Naval Base Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19b74f5f-f48e-436d-a863-c64ef6ea8ec4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-19b74f5f-f48e-436d-a863-c64ef6ea8ec4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-19b74f5f-f48e-436d-a863-c64ef6ea8ec4.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is initiating a procurement process for design services related to the development of a Skills Development Centre at Portsmouth Naval Base. This project falls under the industry category of architectural services for buildings and is in the planning stage. Located in the Heritage area of Portsmouth, the facility aims to enhance vocational training within a future-ready environment. The procurement timeline indicates a contract period from 1st December 2025 to 30th September 2026, with a value ranging from £1,400,000 to £1,700,000. Expressions of Interest are being sought from qualified design consultants by 1st August 2025, and a completed Supplier Questionnaire and Non-Disclosure Agreement must accompany submissions. This tender presents significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in sustainable design and architecture. Companies that can offer comprehensive design services, engage effectively with stakeholders, and integrate innovative infrastructure and technologies will find this tender particularly suitable. The project promotes environmental sustainability and energy efficiency, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses focused on these areas. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to participate, as the procurement process supports SME involvement. ## Notice KBS Maritime is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified and experienced design consultants or consortia to undertake the design phase of a new Skills Development Centre. This facility will serve as a flagship hub for vocational training, and workforce development, supporting learners, and industry partners in a modern, inclusive, and future-ready environment. This facility will be located in three grade 2* buildings, located in the Heritage area of Portsmouth Naval Base. The project is currently in its early planning stages, and this EOI represents the first step in identifying capable design partners to help shape the vision and deliver a high-quality, sustainable, and functional facility. The successful design consultant will be expected to provide comprehensive services including, but not limited to: - Provisionally up to RIBA 3 Concept and schematic design (subject to change) - Design development and documentation - Stakeholder engagement and consultation - Planning and regulatory approvals - Sustainability and accessibility integration - Cost estimation and value engineering input - Coordination with engineering and specialist disciplines Project Objectives The Skills Development Centre will aim to: - Deliver flexible, multi-purpose learning and training spaces - Incorporate cutting-edge workshop infrastructure and smart technologies in training suites - Promote environmental sustainability and energy efficiency - Ensure universal accessibility and inclusive design Additional information: If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact SCStrategy@kbsmaritime.com to express interest quoting EOI- Design Services for the Skills Development Centre at Portsmouth Naval Base 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec8f35d1-9173-4a94-90fa-d92d421f559c | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 1 Aug 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,700,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | 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 3LS | | 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 - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71221000 - Architectural services for buildings ## Release History - 23 Jul 2025 at 13:01 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec8f35d1-9173-4a94-90fa-d92d421f559c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ec8f35d1-9173-4a94-90fa-d92d421f559c 23rd July 2025 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/00df3ab7-b218-4a37-aca7-b3699f3014f2 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3ea9fbef-b26f-443d-97e3-9e83158e54ba n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/030c7f34-f449-4813-b5f0-d8023b4ae4f6 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b8324b98-9933-4434-9045-8437ad7c9cd8 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/66b048c7-2894-46fb-bc58-3ba3842526e6 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c79b3c15-df26-4838-b95e-1a97af33e08e n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3a161b37-eaab-4ba2-a2ca-250e5f23d375 n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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