Published date: 18 November 2025
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Contract summary
Industry
Repair, maintenance and associated services related to roads and other equipment - 50230000
Location of contract
PO1 3LS
Value of contract
£2,000,000
Procurement reference
tender_512422/1532966
Published date
18 November 2025
Approach to market date
12 January 2026
Contract start date
1 April 2026
Contract end date
28 October 2026
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. 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 £10m Public Liability, £10m Product Liability, £5m 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 scopes:
As part of the ongoing Road Maintenance and Upgrading Programme, Portsmouth Naval Base intends to maintain and enhance its existing road network, with a particular focus on the reconstruction of Mountbatten Road and Circular Road.
The works will cover an estimated pavement area of approximately 4,500 m², incorporating a roundabout junction, service covers, utility trenches, and the installation of a new 140 m power line beneath the roadway.
In addition to the physical works, the scope includes transport rationalisation and planning to support the design process and provide stakeholders with insights into current and future utilisation of this section of the network.
The appointed contractor must demonstrate:
Relevant experience in similar projects.
Technical capability to advise, propose, and implement the most effective solutions on behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
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IMPORTANT: To express interest in this opportunity ref ITT BLD0415-01 Circular Road North - Mountbatten Way North Upgrade, please return a completed Supplier Questionnaire (SQ) together with the required copies of insurances, certifications and accreditation and Non- Disclosure Agreement (NDA) by emailing SCBasePersonnel@kbsmaritime.com no later than 05/12/25. Please register on eu-supply if you are not already registered.
Please note, any expression of interest that does not include the requested documentation will be rejected.
How to apply
Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.
About the buyer
Address
Victory Building, Portsmouth Naval Base
Portsmouth
PO1 3LS
England
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