--- title: "Supply Chain Notice:Supply and Install Permanent Tower Crane in Portsmouth Naval Base" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b500441d-d6b9-4fb8-8164-3155d0e79c61" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b500441d-d6b9-4fb8-8164-3155d0e79c61" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b500441d-d6b9-4fb8-8164-3155d0e79c61.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b500441d-d6b9-4fb8-8164-3155d0e79c61.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MINISTRY OF DEFENCE" published: "2023-10-20" --- # Supply Chain Notice:Supply and Install Permanent Tower Crane in Portsmouth Naval Base Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b500441d-d6b9-4fb8-8164-3155d0e79c61 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b500441d-d6b9-4fb8-8164-3155d0e79c61) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b500441d-d6b9-4fb8-8164-3155d0e79c61.json) ## Summary The Ministry of Defence is inviting tenders for the supply and installation of a permanent tower crane in Portsmouth Naval Base. The project, with a budget of approximately £2 million, aims to enhance lifting capability in the base by May 2025. The procurement method is a Restricted procedure, and the tender period ends on 6th November 2023. The buyer is the Ministry of Defence, and the location of the project is in Portsmouth, United Kingdom. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in works related to crane design, manufacturing, and installation. Small and medium enterprises are well-suited to participate. Interested parties can contact Paul Homshaw at tenders@kbsmaritime.com for further details. Successful suppliers will be invited to pre-qualify and tender based on expressions of interest received. The project offers a chance to contribute to the modernisation of Portsmouth Naval Base infrastructure, providing growth prospects for suppliers in the construction industry. ## 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 Opportunity To design and install permanent lifting capability on 3 basin Promontory in Portsmouth Naval Base, Hampshire, PO1 3LS. Budget circa PS2M. Completion by May 2025. The Promontory is circa 150m long and 30m wide and is capable of double berthing vessels on each side. The project includes: * Design and manufacture of crane * Delivery to Portsmouth Naval Base * Erection * Commissioning including test load * Training * Warranty The crane shall have: * Minimum 55m under hook * Minimum 80m lift radius, ideally 90m * Lift 10t at a minimum radius of 50m * Foundation anchor for long term, permanent use * Increased corrosion protection for exposed marine environment * Be designed for Wind Zone D25 Desirable crane options: * Elevator * Aircraft warning system * Cabin air conditioning * Construction site lighting * Remote Control Assume: * Assume 80% of the lifts are under 5t * Assume electrical supply is provided by others (using information provided by the crane designer) * Assume foundation preparation is completed by others (using information provided by the crane designer) Additional information: If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Paul Homshaw - at Tenders@kbsmaritime.com to express interest quoting Supply and Install Permanent Tower Crane in Portsmouth Naval Base. Please also go to 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 and Key Contact. 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/29e938d4-5d15-4a71-a342-e3f2e079f1d3 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Oct 2023 | | Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Mar 2024 - 31 May 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | 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 - 42 - Industrial machinery ### Codes - 42414150 - Tower cranes ## Release History - 20 Oct 2023 at 09:21 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29e938d4-5d15-4a71-a342-e3f2e079f1d3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29e938d4-5d15-4a71-a342-e3f2e079f1d3 20th October 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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