Published date: 21 February 2024

Last edited date: 26 February 2024

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 25 March 2024, 11:59pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Lock gates - 44212383

Location of contract

PO1 3LS

Value of contract

£5,000,000 to £8,000,000

Procurement reference

tender_417573/1316820

Published date

21 February 2024

Closing date

25 March 2024

Closing time

11:59pm

Contract start date

1 December 2024

Contract end date

31 July 2026

Contract type

Works

Procedure type

Restricted procedure (above threshold)

A two-stage procedure, where the first stage is used to select suppliers, who are then invited to bid in the second stage.

This procedure can be used for procurements above the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

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 His Majesty's Naval Base (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 £10m Public Liability, £10m Product Liability, £5m 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 for a rolling programme of Ship type caisson replacements, across various locks and docks within HMNB Portsmouth, beginning with the replacement of B Lock East Caisson. A new ship type caisson is to be designed and built off site, transported to site and installed/commissioned.
The caisson is to be built to the standard set out in Rules and Regulations for the Construction and Classification of Floating Docks and Dock Gates, the MOD Code for Steel Caissons, and the Design Manual for Road and Bridges. The tenderer shall be able to demonstrate experience of building caissons to these standards. The new caisson system shall be required to operate as rapid opening/closure gate for the non-tidal entrance to a transit lock, a dry-dock dam, and as a pedestrian/vehicular road-bridge.
The existing ship caisson is to be removed and disposed of. Budget: circa £5m


Key Dates (approximate)
Expressions of Interest Close: 25 March 2024
Invitation to Tender Published: April 2024
Invitation to Tender Close: May/June 2024
Construction commencement: 01/12/2024
Project Completion: 31/07/2026

More information

Additional text

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Paul Homshaw - at Supply Chain Waterfront- scwaterfront@kbsmaritime.com to express interest quoting EOI-WAT01275-01 Design and Install New Lock Entrance Gate- B Lock East- Portsmouth Naval Base
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.
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About the buyer

Contact name

Paul Homshaw

Address

Victory Building, Portsmouth Naval Base
Portsmouth
PO1 3NH
England

Email

tenders@kbsmaritime.com