Published date: 6 November 2023

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: 14 December 2023, 11:59pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Lock gates - 44212383

Location of contract

PO1 3LS

Value of contract

£5,000,000

Procurement reference

tender_397452/1279261

Published date

6 November 2023

Closing date

14 December 2023

Closing time

11:59pm

Contract start date

1 September 2024

Contract end date

30 September 2025

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 new lock entrance gate to D Lock West at HMNB Portsmouth. A new sliding/rolling caisson is to be designed and built off site, transported to site and installed/commissioned, the complete hauling system and camber road deck cover shall also be replaced.
The camber is to have any silt present removed and disposed of. Civil works to the existing hard sealing faces and potentially the camber and hauling pit, are also required to ensure minimal leakage through the caisson and to assure structural integrity. 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 tidal entrance to a transit lock, a dry-dock dam, and as a pedestrian/vehicular road-bridge.
The existing sliding caisson is to be removed and disposed of, along with the hauling gear and road deck. Budget: circa £5m-£8m
Key Dates (approximate)
Expressions of Interest Close: 14 December 2023
Invitation to Tender Published: January/February 2024
Invitation to Tender Close: March/April 2024
Construction commencement: To be confirmed
Project Completion: To be confirmed

More information

Additional text

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Paul Homshaw - at Tenders@kbsmaritime.com to express interest quoting : EOI-WAT0095-02 Design and Install New Lock Entrance Gate- D Lock West- 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.
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.

About the buyer

Contact name

Paul Homshaw

Address

Victory Building, Portsmouth Naval Base
Portsmouth
PO1 3NH
England

Email

tenders@kbsmaritime.com