--- title: "Supply Chain Notice: WAT-0044-02- Design and Install a Tug Berth Pontoon Replacement" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-af2329c4-fa17-42f6-9acd-89f0ca185036" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-af2329c4-fa17-42f6-9acd-89f0ca185036" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-af2329c4-fa17-42f6-9acd-89f0ca185036.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-af2329c4-fa17-42f6-9acd-89f0ca185036.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-07-24" --- # Supply Chain Notice: WAT-0044-02- Design and Install a Tug Berth Pontoon Replacement Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-af2329c4-fa17-42f6-9acd-89f0ca185036 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-af2329c4-fa17-42f6-9acd-89f0ca185036) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-af2329c4-fa17-42f6-9acd-89f0ca185036.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence has initiated a planning stage public procurement process titled "Supply Chain Notice: WAT-0044-02- Design and Install a Tug Berth Pontoon Replacement" in the pier construction work category. The project is located at HM Naval Base Portsmouth in the South East region of England. Key dates include the expression of interest deadline on 8th August 2023 and the construction commencement in November 2023. This tender issued by the Ministry of Defence presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly in the construction sector, to compete for the design and installation of a berthing pontoon at Portsmouth Naval Base. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this tender suitable. Interested parties should contact tenders@kbsmaritime.com for more information and to express their interest before the relevant deadlines. ## 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 design and install a berthing pontoon and structure to support the tug operations relating to Portsmouth Naval Base. The pontoons shall have the compatibility to interchange between the existing structure and the newly designed installation. For the newly designed structure, the Contractor shall assume a piled retention system with a max berthing force requirement of 800T. The design and subsequent works will require an investigation/survey of the seabed; construction of the civil engineering enabling works; installation (including mechanical and electrical services). Additionally, the removal and disposal of the existing pontoon and piles shall be considered. Key Dates (approximate) Expressions of Interest: 08 August 2023 ITT Published: 14 August 2023 ITT Close: 28 September 2023 Bidders Selected: 31 October 2023 Construction commencement: Nov 2023 Construction Completion: TBC Additional information: If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Paul Homshaw - at Tenders@kbsmaritime.com to express interest, quoting ref WAT-0044-02 Design and Install a Tug Berth Pontoon Replacement. Please also visit Asite Marketplace to register as a supplier. Once registered / if you are already a registered user, please email tenders@kbsmaritime.com to be added to our connected supply list, quoting full Company Name. 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 expressions of interest received. A Non-Disclosure Agreement will also be required, prior to participating in a Pre Qualification and/or Invitation to Tender ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/768be75b-9f6e-4a47-b2ab-a214f249c498 | | 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 | 24 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 8 Aug 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 | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 45241300 - Pier construction work ## Release History - 24 Jul 2023 at 13:07 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/768be75b-9f6e-4a47-b2ab-a214f249c498 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/768be75b-9f6e-4a47-b2ab-a214f249c498 24th July 2023 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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