--- title: "Supply Chain Notice: TXN0048-01 Armory & PES relocation RIBA 2" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7780afa9-5ce0-4654-ba6a-d975379c775d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7780afa9-5ce0-4654-ba6a-d975379c775d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7780afa9-5ce0-4654-ba6a-d975379c775d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7780afa9-5ce0-4654-ba6a-d975379c775d.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2025-08-14" --- # Supply Chain Notice: TXN0048-01 Armory & PES relocation RIBA 2 Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7780afa9-5ce0-4654-ba6a-d975379c775d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7780afa9-5ce0-4654-ba6a-d975379c775d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7780afa9-5ce0-4654-ba6a-d975379c775d.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence, operating from the Victory Building at Portsmouth Naval Base, is initiating a procurement process for the "Supply Chain Notice: TXN0048-01 Armory & PES relocation RIBA 2" project. This opportunity involves architectural, engineering, and surveying services, focusing on the concept design stage (RIBA Stage 2) for a new armoury and potential explosive site within Portsmouth Naval Base. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a planned contract period from 5th January 2026 to 20th March 2026. Interested parties must submit a completed Supplier Questionnaire and associated documents by 26th August 2025, with the deadline for expressions of interest set for 21st August 2025. This tender represents a robust opportunity for businesses specialising in architectural and engineering services, particularly those with experience in secure site environments and defence infrastructure. The project requires expertise in design and survey services, making it suitable for SMEs capable of delivering innovative solutions under stringent security conditions. Participating in this contract could enhance a company's profile within the defence sector and provide an avenue for growth in government procurement projects. KBS Maritime, a joint venture driving this project, will offer an excellent platform for businesses to engage with industry leaders KBR and BAE Systems, fostering potential future collaborations in similar high-profile initiatives. ## 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. Therefore, completion of a NDA document is required prior to the release of further details. 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, and if successful, to maintain JOSCAR registration and Cyber Essentials certificate. 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. Part of the UK Ministry of Defence's (MOD) Future Maritime Support Programme (FMSP), KBS Maritime will provide technology-led and data-driven facilities management and dockside services at the base. Project scope We require a contractor with design capability to develop a solution for a new armoury & Potential Explosive Site (PES) within Portsmouth Naval Base. The project to initially be taken to the end of Concept Design (RIBA Stage 2). The new facility to have a floor area of 50m2 to 120m2 to provide: - Workshop space - PES storage facility - Toilet and kitchen facilities - Loading bay for a single HGV The output should be in the form of an Assessment Study (AS) including cost plans, delivery programmes and costed risk registers that recommends a preferred option and outlines how that recommendation was reached against a short listed of propose alternative design solutions. The options considered shall include both the redevelopment of an existing building and a new purpose build structure. The AS should also be supported by stage and project appropriate: surveys, Sustainability Appraisal Workbook (including Whole Life Carbon Assessments for the viable options), Bio-Diversity Net Gain & DREAM assessments (list not intended to be exhaustive). Additional information: IMPORTANT: To express interest in this opportunity ref ITT TXN0048-01, please return a completed Supplier Questionnaire (SQ) together with the required copies of insurances, certifications and accreditations, and Non- Disclosure Agreement (NDA) by emailing SCBasePersonnel@kbsmaritime.com no later than 26/08/25. Please note, any expression of interest that does not include the completed documentation will be rejected. Closing Date: 21/08/2025 IMPORTANT: To express interest in this opportunity ref ITT TXN0048-01, please return a completed Supplier Questionnaire (SQ) together with the required copies of insurances, certifications and accreditations, and Non- Disclosure Agreement (NDA) by emailing SCBasePersonnel@kbsmaritime.com no later than 26/08/25. Please note, any expression of interest that does not include the completed documentation will be rejected. Closing Date: 21/08/2025 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77e9bae3-3c2a-4e9f-a539-c78874544ffb | | 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 | 14 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 12 Aug 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 5 Jan 2026 - 20 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | 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 - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71250000 - Architectural, engineering and surveying services - 79311100 - Survey design services - 79311200 - Survey conduction services - 79314000 - Feasibility study ## Release History - 14 Aug 2025 at 06:16 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77e9bae3-3c2a-4e9f-a539-c78874544ffb - 14 Aug 2025 at 06:16 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77e9bae3-3c2a-4e9f-a539-c78874544ffb ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/77e9bae3-3c2a-4e9f-a539-c78874544ffb 14th August 2025 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c5191488-463f-4fc2-b05a-c879e481b761 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fd72a44c-6c84-4a1f-89f9-e35a2cbbb426 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0420a164-cca2-4cc4-b728-130a44ed6801 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a58bf3b5-fa56-404c-9739-5c9f0eee1dfb n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/54bc5970-8ef5-4562-a0b5-b1303ac7e191 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/916ce19d-e1cd-42ea-8e96-881dbdc6776d n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a0226061-f1ef-45b9-af9a-4d9cf15a4672 n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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