Published date: 23 July 2025

Closed future opportunity - This means that a potential contract has passed its approach to market date. A buyer can choose to consider any supplier interest or convert this notice into an opportunity ready for live procurement.


Approach to market date: 1 August 2025

Contract summary

Industry

  • Architectural services for buildings - 71221000

Location of contract

PO1 3LS

Value of contract

£1,400,000 to £1,700,000

Procurement reference

tender_501120/1501871

Published date

23 July 2025

Approach to market date

1 August 2025

Contract start date

1 December 2025

Contract end date

30 September 2026

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No

Description

KBS Maritime is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified and experienced design consultants or consortia to undertake the design phase of a new Skills Development Centre. This facility will serve as a flagship hub for vocational training, and workforce development, supporting learners, and industry partners in a modern, inclusive, and future-ready environment. This facility will be located in three grade 2* buildings, located in the Heritage area of Portsmouth Naval Base.

The project is currently in its early planning stages, and this EOI represents the first step in identifying capable design partners to help shape the vision and deliver a high-quality, sustainable, and functional facility.

The successful design consultant will be expected to provide comprehensive services including, but not limited to:

- Provisionally up to RIBA 3 Concept and schematic design (subject to change)
- Design development and documentation
- Stakeholder engagement and consultation
- Planning and regulatory approvals
- Sustainability and accessibility integration
- Cost estimation and value engineering input
- Coordination with engineering and specialist disciplines

Project Objectives

The Skills Development Centre will aim to:
- Deliver flexible, multi-purpose learning and training spaces
- Incorporate cutting-edge workshop infrastructure and smart technologies in training suites
- Promote environmental sustainability and energy efficiency
- Ensure universal accessibility and inclusive design

More information

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If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact SCStrategy@kbsmaritime.com to express interest quoting EOI- Design Services for the Skills Development Centre at Portsmouth Naval

Base and return a completed Supplier Questionnaire (SQ) and Non- Disclosure Agreement (NDA) attached to this notice. Please confirm you are registered with EU Supply when expressing interest in this opportunity and provide the exact company entity as registered.

Any expression of interest that does not include the returned documentation will be rejected.

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About the buyer

Address

Victory Building, Portsmouth Naval Base
Portsmouth
PO1 3LS
England

Email

SCStrategy@kbsmaritime.com