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title: "Supply Chain Notice: SCADA Upgrade Portsmouth Naval Base"
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current_stage: "Planning"
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published: "2025-02-26"
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# Supply Chain Notice: SCADA Upgrade Portsmouth Naval Base

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-33969818-a527-4ba3-bd83-5f27d62d2c3e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is planning to engage a specialist for the "Supply Chain Notice: SCADA Upgrade Portsmouth Naval Base" project. This tender, under the Network Infrastructure category, is located at Portsmouth Naval Base in Portsmouth, South East, United Kingdom, with the postal code PO1 3LS. The procurement process is in the planning stage, with the future notice date set for 18 February 2025. The contract period will begin on 2 June 2025 and end on 1 June 2027. The total value of the project is estimated at £8,750,000. The tender requires expertise in developing and deploying SCADA systems for large-scale critical infrastructure, with an emphasis on cyber security, modern network architecture, and compliance with IEC61850 protocols.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses experienced in large-scale SCADA system implementations, particularly those with strong capabilities in network design, hardware manufacturing, and maintenance support services. Companies that can demonstrate a proven track record in delivering similar projects for critical national infrastructure, with an understanding of MOD's Secure by Design principles, will be well-suited to compete for this contract. This opportunity is ideal for established firms equipped to meet the high standards and complex requirements of the Ministry of Defence, facilitating substantial business growth and industry recognition.

## Notice

KBS Maritime are looking to engage a Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition (SCADA) specialist to develop and deploy a site-wide SCADA System at HMNB Portsmouth. The tenderer shall have a proven track record of delivering SCADA systems on large-scale, Critical National Infrastructure sites and have in-house expertise on cyber security, modern network architecture design, specification and manufacture of required hardware and provision to supply on-going maintenance support. The system shall be based upon IEC61850 protocols and be capable of supporting GOOSE messaging, Intelligent Fast Load Shedding, Automatic Network Reconfiguration and providing Power Management System functionality. The specialist shall also need to be familiar with the MOD Secure by Design principles.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cd966cf-3764-47c1-8be1-5514408da049 |
| Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2025 - 1 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,750,000 |
| 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

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32424000 - Network infrastructure

## Release History

- 26 Feb 2025 at 11:49 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cd966cf-3764-47c1-8be1-5514408da049

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6cd966cf-3764-47c1-8be1-5514408da049
  26th February 2025 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/2196a213-7291-454c-93a7-ed302931adb0?origin=SearchResults&p=1
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