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title: "20230602_29: Supply Chain Notice: Supply of 110T and 160T mobile cranes to Portsmouth Naval Base."
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published: "2023-06-06"
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# 20230602_29: Supply Chain Notice: Supply of 110T and 160T mobile cranes to Portsmouth Naval Base.

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3dd60326-8b87-4f41-8d75-a27a67702488

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence, based in Portsmouth Naval Base, England, has initiated a tender titled "20230602_29: Supply Chain Notice: Supply of 110T and 160T mobile cranes". This procurement falls under the vehicle-mounted cranes category. The project involves replacing outdated cranes with new ones suitable for varied terrain and aligned with environmental goals. Key dates include Expression of Interest by 23 June 2023 and Construction Completion by Feb 2025.

This tender by the Ministry of Defence offers opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the construction and engineering sectors, to supply mobile cranes to support operations at Portsmouth Naval Base. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete due to the project's scope and requirements. Interested parties should contact KBS Maritime for further information and to express interest in participating in the tender process.

## 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 Background KBS Maritime have a requirement to replace 2 mobile cranes which have reached the end of their life with new assets to support the future operations of the Naval Base as follows: 1x Telescopic Mobile Crane 110T: Minimum Boom length: 60 m, Minimum load capacity: 100T, Crane shall be capable of carrying own ballast. 1 x Mobile Crane 160T-250T (size & scope TBD - will be issued in ITT Due to the nature of the Naval Base, the cranes are required to be able to contend with a variety of terrain, and new assets are required to have consideration for reducing environmental factors to support enterprise net zero aims. The project includes familiarisation/ operator training for these assets, test certificates, warranties and delivery to site. Budget circa PS2.5m. Key Dates (approximate) Expressions of Interest: 23 June 2023 PQQ Stage (if applicable): 07 July 2023 Bidders Selected: 14 July 2023 ITT Published: 24 July 2023 ITT Close: 18 August 2023 Construction commencement: Sept 2023 Construction Completion: Feb 2025 Additional information: If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact KBS Maritime at Tenders@kbsmaritime.com quoting ref: Supply of 110T and 160T Mobile Cranes to Portsmouth Naval Base in the email subject title to express interest. Once the notice has closed, suppliers will be invited to Pre-Qualify and/or Invited to Tender. Open or restricted tender procedure will be dependent on the number of expression of interest received.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6bedaf9-20d8-49ee-b4dc-23e6176424f8 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement 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 | 6 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Jun 2023 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| 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 | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42414400 - Vehicle-mounted cranes

## Release History

- 6 Jun 2023 at 06:38 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6bedaf9-20d8-49ee-b4dc-23e6176424f8
- 2 Jun 2023 at 11:21 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8010e76-f406-4b08-a64f-d96fdada66c2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6bedaf9-20d8-49ee-b4dc-23e6176424f8
  6th June 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f8010e76-f406-4b08-a64f-d96fdada66c2
  2nd June 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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